Birthday continues

Saturday was filled with what Stacy and I do best-exercise, shop and talk. We popped up early in the morning and took Jackson out for a cruise/play date at the park. Breakfast was from Hot and Crusty-love this spot, but have to avoid it because it is so easy to buy a little treat each time you walk past. The smell draws you in! Next up, shopping!! Stacy wanted to eat at Serendipity-so knowing my last experience with the wait, I suggested swinging by and putting our name on the list. At 11.30 on a random Saturday in NYC we did and the wait was 2.30. Welcome to the holiday season here. If I haven't mentioned, this place is crazy this time of year. The sidewalks are 5 people wide and completely packed. Every store has around a 1 foot bubble for you to shop and if you move out of it, you hit someone else! It is fun to see all the people here and the joy the things in the city offer for all walks of life!

We hit every store along 5th and along Madison in 2 and 1/2 hours. Lunch was great, we split a fancy turkey sandwich and a frozen hot chocolate. The we headed back out to conquer a few more stores, a few more Christmas presents, a few more sights. Once we decided to head back home, we were worn out. Nap time for sure, except neither of us would quit talking to fall asleep. We finally decided we'd order in, enjoy each other and have an early night! I don't have any sisters, but I imagine this weekend is what it would be like to have one. I'm really lucky to have the friends I do!!

Sunday morning was filled with joy for so many reasons. Stacy's birthday was the main event! We celebrated with a breakfast brunch because I had to work at 10am and she left at noon. We headed to the gramercy area to Friend of a Farmer (friendofafarmerny.com). You may remember this place mentioned before-this is the muffin place!! Their actual brunch is an even better compliment to their muffins. It is super quaint, decorated for the holiday season in addition to their usually country decor-wire wicker baskets and floral wall paper, the waiters are so accommodating, they serve french press as their regular coffee, the food is all locally grown, healthy and hearty, this place is a true breath of fresh hour in this town. Know though, if you go for brunch-they don't take ressies and don't put your name on any list, you simply wait!

 Infamous blueberry muffins!!

My omelette-south western with guac, salsa, cheese, eggs and the best fried potatoes ever. (actually second next to my moms)

Back at home, we opened her gifts and said our good byes. So glad to spend a great bday weekend with Stacy!!