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Jen Lee and her beautiful family. Photographed with Nikon D300, 60mm lens.
This holiday in New York City has been really lovely so far, all in rather unexpected ways. I'd always imagined that when I finally got Marcus to New York, we'd be doing all of the usual New Yorky kinds of things: attending Tony award-winning plays, going to amazing restaurants, visiting world-famous museums.
What I hadn't figured on was the fact that a 5-year-old would be accompanying us.
I'll admit, when I first started planning this trip, I was worried that Alex would spend the entire trip bored, or Marcus and I would spend our days disappointed that we couldn't do the sorts of things we'd want to do. To the contrary: thanks to our renting an apartment, and the kindness and generosity of friends who actually live in town, we've been living our vacation almost as if we're locals -- and therefore, catching a glimpse of what day-to-day life would actually be like here in New York City. It's been so much fun, particular since many of our friends have young ones of their own that are about Alex's age. She's been having a ball.
But the best part has been seeing what it's like to be a family here in such a huge city. Jen and her husband are such attentive parents to their little girls, and my friend Doug is quite possibly one of the most engaged, devoted and involved dads I've ever known (it's rare I meet someone who gives Marcus a run for his money). I'm so really thankful not just that they've shared their time with us, but they let us witness the love they share with their families, as well.
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Happy Love Thursday, everyone. Please leave your stories or links to your words and images of love in the comments below.
And may you notice the love being expressed all around you, today.
Song: Put your records on by Corinne Bailey Rae
Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 12:00AM
Reader Comments (30)
Am glad to are having such a beautiful time in New York. I only lived there for one year, but I was totally in love with it, and it still has a special place in my heart!
The love I found this week, I posted here: http://qussa.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/love-thursday-the-writings-on-the-wall/
Happy Love Thursday!
I just got back from a mini vacation and it was wonderful. Happy Love Thursday!
Here's a little more puppy love:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=842
Happy Love Thursday!!!
It sounds so corny, but I love New York. I am so glad you're having such a wonderful trip. The photo is fantastic. My post is about new babies today. Happy Love Thursday everyone!
http://www.soeursdujour.com/2009/07/new-baby-love.html
what a beautiful post and sentiment.
at the moment my family and I are travelling in northern spain (my husband's homeland). we're flitting from town to town, from house to house, from relative to relative and from old friend to old friend. though there are moments when i stress about keeping our three little boys busy (whilst also sustaining some semblance of routine), each night as i lie in bed and think back over our bursting full days, it's the simple, happy moments that prevail. here's to witnessing family love on holiday!
happy love thursday, Vx
xoxo
Hi Honey, glad your all having a great time in the big apple!!! here's my Love Thursday. http://rebeccahannay.blogspot.com/
How sweet. We just got back from vacation together but now I miss my own son...
A Lost & Lonely Mom
I'm so happy to hear that you are enjoying NYC.
I've never been to NYC, but if I go? I want to do it like you are. Sounds fabulous! Hope the rest of your trip is great.
My post this week is about a love I've chosen. Makes a big difference when we choose to love, doesn't it? http://sara-quesarasara.blogspot.com/2009/07/eighteen-years-in-numbers.html
I know what you mean. You do, after all, let us witness the same love your family shares day in and day out. It's amazing from every perspective, isn't it?
This week I talked about the love of anticipation: http://cantgetthere.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/love-holds-its-breath/
Happy Love Thursday!