Family Field Trip

Daddy had to work today, but when he got home we took a family field trip to Brooklyn Bridge Park to ride the carousel.

 It was Aiyana's first subway ride! You needn't worry though--the subway germs help strengthen her immune system.  

My favorite book these days is "Good Night New York City." We always read about the Brooklyn Bridge, but it was even better to see it in person.  

Before riding the carousel, we indulged in chocolate treats from Jacques Torres's store. I got biscotti (boring.)

 But Mommy was kind enough to share her spicy hot chocolate with me. Mmmm.

 Do I have chocolate on my lip?

I got sidetracked by all the pebbles and stones, so it took us a while to make it to the carousel.

But we finally got there and I was so excited to ride the brown horse.

Until I saw the gray horse and insisted on switching horses mid-ride.

Much better.

It was Aiyana's first carousel ride and she slept through the whole thing.

Then we went to the playground. I kept up with the big kids just fine.

It was getting dark and cold, so we headed back to our neighborhood.

But not before stopping off for a burger and a beer.

Which, by the way, I still don't like beer very much.