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NYC Life Lately

04/08/24 | Central Park, Life Update, New York City

NYC Life Update Practicing her walking on a bench Central Park 

Two weeks in New York City, gone in a New York minute.  We have been settling in to our new flat and starting to establish a routine and our new normal. In the shot above Lily is practicing her walking on a bench Central Park (my big girl!) and I have included a dozen more snaps below from our first two weeks in this NYC life lately update!

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Two weeks in and we are loving living next to Central Park and the reservoir.  (can you spot the turtles sunbathing?)

Turtles Sunbathing on the banks of the Central Park Reservoir

We have had SO Many packages moving in.

New Apartment with Packages
packages

 

Enjoying Easter with a walk in the park

Easter in Central Park

Picking out matching dresses at Hill House
The Organza Anjuli Nap Dress and The Organza Baby Ellie Nap Dress

NYC life update - Picking out matching dresses at hill house - The Organza Anjuli Nap Dress and The Organza Baby Ellie Nap Dress

We missed most of the pink cherry blossoms but are enjoying the blooming Yoshino Cherry Trees on the Great Lawn.

Yoshino Cherry Trees on the Great Lawn

Lily loved her first spin in the Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Ride On Toy

Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Ride On Toy for Toddlers and Kids
Lily in Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Ride On Toy for Toddlers and Kids

 

We joined the central Park Zoo and Lily enjoyed watching the sea lions being fed on top of her Daddy’s shoulders.

(and I love her Dino Recycled Waterproof Padded Coat from Mori)

Lily and Mark in Central Park watching the sea lions at the Central Park Zoo

Lily’s first time going down a slide – despite this confused face she had a blast!

NYC life update - playground slide in Central Park

We also got a family membership to the American Museum of Natural History and checked out the dinosaurs overt the weekend.

Family Shot At the dinosaur exhibit in the Natural History Museum

And all of this playing and exploring? It is hard work!

Lily fell asleep on me wearing her matching strawberries sweatshirt and leggings from H&M.

Lily Sleeping in strawberries sweatshirt and leggings from H&M

As I mentioned in this post on March 28th we celebrated Lily’s first birthday here in NYC.   I shared a handful of snaps on Instagram of our month long celebrations but here are a few of our little monkey actually on her big day.

NYC life update - Lily Harper 1st BirthdayLighting first birthday candleLily's First Birthday with Mom and Dad

What do you think of this NYC life lately update?

 

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Comments

  1. Loretta says

    April 14, 2024 at 10:12 am

    Oh my Lily is getting so big and loved the last photo. She looks so happy and so do you. Congratulations.

    So happy to see turtles alive and well in New York City and I am sure you are so happy that spring is on its way. So many fabulous things to do in the city.

    Those Easter ladies are a riot.

    Have fun.

  2. Heather says

    April 13, 2024 at 11:35 am

    Those Easter ladies were too funny. Only in New York!

    I would have loved to have seen the look on Mark’s face as you rounded the corner to see these lovely ladies. So glad when people make the holidays so much fun

    Glad the weather has been good for you and you can get out so much..

  3. Robert says

    April 12, 2024 at 2:59 pm

    NYC is sooo much fun and you must be thrilled to be back in it all. Hope that Lily and Mark are adjusting well.

    Love, love , love those Hill house dresses and the mom and child ones you are holding are fabulous. I am sure we will see some of those in your Instagram and blog posts soon.

    Keep the coming we miss you.

  4. TAMMY says

    April 12, 2024 at 11:41 am

    Welcome back to Stateside living. Boyfriend and I went to Dublin for St Patrick’s day and it was a blast. We didn’t want to come back. Nice to see you all exploring Central Park. Love the matching mommy/daughter dress.

  5. Deserie says

    April 12, 2024 at 5:35 am

    Welcome back and oh my goodness you certainly did pack a lot into your first two weeks in New York City. Love looking at all the photos and watching your family have so much fun exploring the city.

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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