Summer into fall in NYC

We continue to find lots to do, and are getting out and about as much as we can without a car. The East River ferry is still a good method of transportation for us; easy access to Long Island City (just across the river) and Brooklyn. 

Kite festival in Brooklyn. Not much wind, but got to make our own kites!

Fishing demo at nearby Solar One. Some people actually caught some fish!

 

Music and art at Madison Square Park. Kids project mimicked the newest art installation at the park.

 

 

 

"Pumpkin patch" at the farmers market in Long Island City. It was small but the kids had fun. Also checked out a new park with a cool water element. Probably the last water play of the season.

Exploring NYC: Central Park and Bronx Zoo

Another fun outing was visiting Belvedere Castle in Central Park. Great views, climbing spiral staircases, and street musicians made it a memorable trip.

 

I guess we are really New Yorkers now; we have library card and NY drivers license (at least, I do) and now a membership to the Bronx Zoo (which comes with guest passes and entrance to other NYC zoos and aquariums if anyone wants to visit!). This was Mila's first zoo trip, unless you count when I was 7 months pregnant with her and took Shay to the San Diego zoo. She had a really fun time, and even took a nap so we could have a little time to enjoy some of the animals alone with Shay.

 

Fun close to home

A few fun events happened close by our apartment. Kids had a blast without having to trek far. 

Animal fun at Solar One, a five minute walk from our apartment. Kids got to touch lizards and turtles, see a millipede, and make their own masks.

Kids also had their first NYC dentist visit (Mila's first ever!), and came home to a visit from our local fire department. Kids got to squirt water from a fire extinguisher and explore a fire engine. The day ended with a rainbow.