July Randoms v. 2

fancy decor...cooling off...washington square

city stairs...city views...delicate blooms

pink tower...blackeyed susans...monochromatic scene

catskill scenery...fire pit...oculus symmetry

summer blossoms...new paltz...antique flag

garden pet...sandcastle remains...hermit crabs

purple flowers...pin wheel...bushwick mural

hydrant cap...folded towels...fresh berries

fountain fun...pink foxglove...peace out

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Splish Splash

It has been a scorching hot summer! It isn't anything more extreme than usual, but it sure feels like it. The only good way to beat the heat...? Playing in the amazing fountains all over the city!

The fountain in Battery Park is so fun - kids can run through the fountain to cool off with views of the NYC Harbor on one side and views of lower Manhattan's skyscrapers on the other. I also may have seen a few adults jump in to cool off too...

Here's to more temperate days soon!

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Bushwick Collective

We went out to dinner and a show in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn on Saturday night. We got there a bit early and walked around looking at the Bushwick Colleective murals. The collective started in 2012 as a place for local artists to come and share their art on the walls of the neighborhood. They change over every now and then and range in color, style, and design. I love places like this and it was so cool to get a sense of the neighbohood this way!

They really ranged from whimsical to more serious and added so much personality to the streets. As we walked back to our car after the show, it was also really neat to see them at night with the streets taking on a new life as the bars and clubs opened for the evening!

Bushwick isn't one of the really well known neighborhoods in Brooklyn, but it was a fun time now that we finally got out there!

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The Good. The Random. The Fun. v. 30

The Good:

We celebrated Judah's birthday this week! We enjoyed a show in Brooklyn, some nice meals out, and time together! 

The Random:

Summer in the city -- an open hydrant and a kiddie pool to splash in!

The Fun:

We tried an awesome farm-to-table restaurant in Brooklyn over the weekend. The vibe was so cute and the food was delicious!

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Scav Hunt Sunday: Flamingo and Flowers

Pink:

Coastal pink.

Blue:

A sea of blue in the city.

Nature:

The black eyes susans are in full bloom. 

Pet:

Anyone want a "pet" flamingo?

O is for:

The iconic Oculus!

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Downtown New Paltz

Our campground was not far from New Paltz which is a cute college town about 20 minutes from the Hudson River up in the Catskills. It has a fun artsy vibe and draws people all the time for long weekends. We spent a few hours walking around the main street which had lots of fun art and lots of little shops. There were some awesome vintage and antique shops we hopped into, too!

(not the Hudson River -- this is the Wallkill River)

New Paltz has a lot of NY state history and there are many original buildings in the downtown area. Many dating back to the 1600s when the town was founded! Today it is a funky college town with a lot to explore! 

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