February Spring


 Mother nature gave us a glorious taste of spring this week. 77 degree weather in February! We were in shorts and t-shirts. It was amazing. Sometimes those days are that are suppose to be really warm trick you a little bit, but this was full on spring-summerish weather. Also made extra special since it was mid-winter recess from school and we had the week off. 

 The whole city was alive. Central Park was filled with the most people so far this year. It was amazing to see her being used like she is supposed to. Bass and a saxophone duo were going on by the Lake. It was glorious! We spent the entire day outside because the next day February was back, high of 46. 

 I feel like I talk about weather a lot on here, but when you live in a small space and do not have a car, the weather really effects your day more so. We have to get out rain or shine, or we all go crazy. Having a day like this was a gift. I am so looking forward to warmer days. Looks like the groundhog lied about its shadow. Me thinks/hoping spring is not so far away (knock on wood). 
Showing me his newest trick. 

These two are sweet together. Rapha was so cute wearing his Super Man shirt. He went around the house that morning saying, "I'm a super hero!". 


Crepes, per Cosette's request. Savory ones first, then chocolate ones. She specifically wanted a chocolate crepe with strawberries and bananas. 

My eyes get huge seeing the giant pastry bag they use to put the Nutella on the crepes. It's ginormous, and completely filled with Nutella! 

Perfect smile on this perfect day. 


Henry and his poses these days, haha. We stopped by the NYC Ballet and saw the GERONIMO art instillation.  

He kept looking up saying, "stars, Mommy. Stars.". 


Scooters were out.

All the scooters were out. 

Posing with the first spring flower, and my thumb. 

Not the best picture of the city skyline, but makes my heart happy, as do night time runs. 

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