June 23, 2017 - Tanya's Summer to Remember trip back east - Day 11

Tanya's Daily Scoop
CURRENTLY TRAVELING IN:
​NEW YORK

Take me out to the ball game!

Good day everyone! 

Couldn't believe that I woke up about 30 minutes later than I have been. I looked at the time and I was shocked.

I know that it was only 30 minutes and that I had gone to bed a couple of hours late, but still I never really like waking up later than I'm use to. Just a weird feeling.

And the reason that I went to bed late was because once we got back from the Bronx and the Yankees game my dad and grandma had started a Netflix series -
​- SHOOTER and no sooner was I hooked and we binged (just a bit) which I can't say that I have ever really done before!

But I am getting waaaaaay ahead of myself here.

Let me start off with what happened earlier in the day...
The event of the day was all about the Yankees game. But until leaving for the game, we really just hung out with my grandma and dad.

I also took my grandma to go get a pedicure (which she is not very accustom to - I kinda think this was only her 2nd pedicure). And I was so happy that she seemed to thoroughly enjoy herself! 

Heading to get a pedicure (c)travelincousins.com

Grandma getting a pedicure (c)travelincousins.com

Had I not recently gone to get my own mani/pedi, I woulda been sitting right next to her!

Freshly pedicured (c)travelincousins.com

While out with my grandma I received a call from Cosette and she let me know that our friend Albert (who wasn't sure that he could make it to the game) was in fact coming!

My dad insisted that he wouldn't and admitted that he lost the bet. Only thing was that since it wasn't a sure bet - I didn't bet anything. SHUCKS

​Next up, we went back to pick up some more of the gang and then had headed into Brooklyn to grab some grub/dinner for the game.  

Brooklyn mural (c)travelincousins.com

My grandma had opted to come for the ride and off to Champs we went...

Strolling in Brooklyn (c)travelincousins.com

Deciding what to order (c)travelincousins.com

Sitting in from of Champs (c)travelincousins.com

While waiting for our to go order, the kids and I went around the block (literally) and back to Dun Well. This time not for donuts, but for ice cream and a yummy Iced Macaron Latte.

About to order from Dun Well (c)travelincousins.com

No sooner had we arrived back at my grandma's did Albert arrive and by 4:30pm we were leaving to go cheer on the New York Yankees.

Leaving at 4:30pm will just about guarantee that you will be sitting in traffic. So with Albert as a backseater co-pilot he was guiding us via side streets to avoid as much traffic as possible...and that was most of it!

Getting to the stadium in pretty decent time all things considered. Until we were like 2 blocks from the parking lot and many streets were closed. Taking us forever just to go the 2 blocks and finally park. 

But once we were inside that was all behind us and it was time for some baseball..

At the game (c)travelincousins.com

Ready for the game (c)travelincousins.com

Flags flying above the stadium (c)travelincousins.com

Yankee Stadium (c)travelincousins.com

Slowly but surely the stands filled and the rest of our group had showed up.

We didn't have the best seats, but in order to get at least 6 of the seats together at the time of my purchase - this is what was available and it was just fine.

Jack and I (c)travelincousins.com

Aaron Judge (c)travelincousins.com

Partial gang (c)travelincousins.com

We all had a blast. It was so much fun! The only downside was that the darn Yankees LOST to the Los Angeles Angels 10-5. UGH

Fun times (c)travelincousins.com

After the game (c)travelincousins.com

On the way back to Queens we had spotted a NYPD smart car and my entire van load started busting out laughing and poking fun at the comical mini car.

I've never in my life seen a police vehicle so tiny unless it were a toy car...which this pretty much looked like.

Mini NYPD car (c)travelincousins.com

Now as for today plans changed once again - which I'm getting use to on this trip. LOL

And although we were hoping to see Elisa and the girls for lunch (since I really don't know the next time that we'll be seeing each other), something came up and our lunch had to be cancelled. Oh well.

We do have some other cousins coming over later this afternoon, just to see us and hang out.

Be sure to check out what's going on with Elisa and note that she posted an article about where to watch the Solar Eclipse

Tomorrow we are on the road again. Stay tuned and check back to see where we are off to next!
​-T

Elisa's Daily Scoop

I can hardly believe it's Friday!  And to boot, it's the last day of school for my girls.

This year, literally, flew by!  What's more, in terms of life, I cannot believe I've spent two full school years - as a single mom!  Just so crazy how time goes by so quickly.

The greatest joy I have had is to be able to be there day in and day out with these kids for the good, the bad, the hysteria and excitement of these previous elementary school years.

As of today, I officially have a 6th and an 8th grader.

Last Day of 5th Grade for Kelsey and 7th Grade for Gianna today (c) travelincousins.com

Next year will be quite a busy year with Gianna prepping for high school, beginning with the high school entrance exams, followed by the numerous 8th grade activities throughout the year and ending with graduation from her elementary school!

Hard to believe my "baby" Kelsey will be starting her middle school years in September. Some of her classmates have opted to leave for different middle schools, but she will continue through 8th grade as did her sister.


Onward...
Well, with the Cousins Chicago Road trip no longer part of my plan (insert sad face) for next week, me and my gang will enjoying a leisurely week, more than likely spent at our fitness center and their amazing outdoor pool! 

It really is, very much like a country club!  And with Gianna's back not 100%, she will get her exercise this next month by swimming rather than horseback riding.  My plan is to do the same!

Tomorrow, our plan is to go shopping for new bathing suits for all three of us after Kelsey has her weekly day of riding.  The plan is to "use' those suits on Sunday at the pool!!

I'm sorry that life has thrown me a bit of a curve ball with some Tough Times the past year with my travel plans and cutting back, which has clearly affected my ability to tell you all about my travel adventures.

BUT!!! Remember, Tanya is moving right along and has many amazing trips and adventures on her agenda!!  I'm here to fill in information and great facts in and around her travels and when things are back on track in my personal life, I'll be hitting the road (or the sky!!) once again.

As a matter of fact, I was very enthralled by this article I recently read and should you have any plans to head out west - specifically to Jackson Hole, Wyoming or Idaho, you may want to take note that these are two great places to be for a spectacular view of this summer's Solar Eclipse!

This rare Solar Eclipse will take place on August 21st and if you are interested in Where to Watch the Solar Eclipse, click the link featured on Afar.com.

The last one was visible in the lower 48 and took place in 1979 and the next solar eclipse won’t be until 2024.


See ya back here tomorrow!!

-E
xoxo