Empire State Building

Rayleigh was thrilled with the tiny row of Yellow lights. And then upset that the whole thing wasn’t yellow once she learned they could change the colors.

Dog Statue

Rayleigh and ‘Uncle Matt’ climbed up on a dog statue in Central Park.

Red Panda

The red panda was very active and playful while we were there. Providing great entertainment.

Sea Lions

Kelsey and Dillon in front of the Sea Lion pen at the Central Park Zoo. Rayleigh was disappointed they didn’t have Elephants, Kevin calmed her by informing her that at least there are Elephants other places unlike Dodo Birds.

Rock Climbing

Rayleigh and ‘Uncle Matt’ rock climbing in front of the Chess House in Central Park.

Cake Pop

Rayleigh had a red velvet cake pop for lunch dessert at the Todd English market.

Wow!

Dillon liked the lights at Grand Central Station- the technicians were working on a new display.

Bryant Park

We watched the skaters at Bryant Park. Here Rayleigh is with our friend Sarah. Sarah lives in the city and was a wonderful tour guide for all of us.

Hotel Bubble Wall

Our hotel had a bubble wall, which provided calming entertainment while waiting for friends in the lobby.

Tracks

The Highline Walk was built on the old raised railroad track beds. The tracks were left behind and in some places are incorporated into the walkways. Here Rayleigh broke the rules and walked on them – not on the walkway.

Pretty Colors

The waterfall at Chelsea Marketplace has rotating lights. We at lunch here after walking the Highline.

Street Theater

We walked the Highline, and Rayleigh photo-bombed a picture of what they call Street Theater- stadium seats lined up to a sheet of plexiglass overlooking the street let you watch the cars and people go by.

More Subway Art

Rayleigh posing on the bronze feet in the subway while we waited for the train.

Subway Art

Bronze sculptures adorned one of the Subway stops.

Riding the Train

The ride home from the city was during the day and the kids were able to see the world go by.

Clouds aka Fog

We explained to Rayleigh that the buildings were so tall they were in the clouds.

Ladybug

Dillon playing with the finger puppet from Aunt Nicki.

Had a bad day

Several of the Ad boards in Times Square were having technical difficulties.