Guess how late we just slept in until? Noon.
Eric and I are in NYC celebrating our anniversary and e’s birthday… and we got a great deal on a room at my FAVORITE hotel… the Westin! And the Heavenly bed, and hence the reason that we just couldn’t’ quite emerge from bed this morning. We are leaving tonight, and crossing our fingers that the airline travel with cooperate. The weather here in NYC has been amazing… high 40’s to mid 50’s! can you believe that. I think those are the temps in AZ as well this week! We have had a wonderful time. The trip, of course, kicked off as we flew into Philly for QVC. What a cool experience that was. I was totally nervous as we were driving from the hotel to the studio… but right when I saw Donna, and got to hang out with her a little, I was totally at ease. You would not believe how amazing the whole QVC set up is! Donna and I share a rep, and she and her team are totally amazing.. they did an awesome job getting things organized and looking great. And I was SO lucky to present with David Veneble! Holy Cow he is tall… but he is just awesome. He goes over everything before hand, and then just says it all off the cuff on air. He is so talented! I had a great first experience at QVC! After the taping, we jumped on a train from Philly to NYC and have had 2 ½ days of cruzing around to all my favorite stores, getting the last of my Christmas presents taken care of and enjoying all the NYC Christmas décor and celebration! So FUN!
We went to see the big tree very first… and it’s so amazing…huge. So many people around. From so many different countries and languages being spoken. The LINE to get down onto the ice rink must have been 300 people long. I have attached a little photo of the tree, and the SAKS building right behind rockerfellar. It was so cool… all those snowflakes were on, and about every 30 minutes or so, there was this choreographed presentation that went with the classic Manheim Steamroller version of ‘Carol of the Bells’ and the snowflakes were going on and off.. and it looked like they were dancing. Pretty breathtaking. All the windows are amazing… it’s one of my favorite things- window shopping in NYC! We ate at our favorite Thai restaurant, and walked around Times Square a little too. I have a long-lost cousin who lives here, and we met up and spent the morning together yesterday! It was so fun. Great trip! So we have the rest of today then we head back to Philly to fly out tomorrow. I miss the kids! And had a horrible nightmare of not making it back for Christmas… so hopefully all travels go smoothly!
12-years-ago when we decided to get married 3 days before Christmas it seemed like a great idea! Christmas Décor, yummy holiday menus and snowy photos! But now with kids, and a crazy life… I can’t believe it every year when we have to squeeze anniversary in each year… but I figure, no matter when your anniversary is, you have to celebrate it. I think it’s the MOST important holiday. I think it’s critical to acknowledge where you started, what you have been through and where you want to go. I am thankful for eric- so much. He is my biggest cheerleader, and supporter… he’s my best friend. We have been through our fair share of ups and downs…but what is more important is that we go through them! I am sure more challenges and opportunities await us… it’s just a good thing he loves NYC as much as I do!
happy anniversary babe… and happy birthday!
Happy Anniversary & Happy Birthday!!
What a wonderful place to celebrate together! I totally love NYC and don't get to go. The closest I have gotten since I've been married is the San Antonio Riverwalk in SA,Texas. It's beautiful but not the same. It is kind of cool to spend my birthday there (12/27) but with the twins it is hard to get out of town so close to Christmas. Kudos to you for being able to pull it together!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! I'm looking forward to learning bunches in your BPS Class!
-Katherine (Csmoferret on BPS)
Posted by: Katherine McKamey | December 22, 2006 at 11:09 AM
Happy Anniversary! What a fun time of year to visit New York too! congratulations on your first QVC too.
Posted by: Katie | December 22, 2006 at 11:11 AM
Wow -- sounds like loads of fun
Happy Anniversary
Happy Birthday to Eric
and Merry Christmas too :D
Posted by: Shawnna / flipflopmom | December 22, 2006 at 11:33 AM
You did great on QVC. I watched the online version here on my computer in Germany. It was awesome to actually hear and see you. And you looked really tiny next to that guy.
Happy Anniversary and Merry Christmas!
Ramona in Germany
Posted by: Ramona | December 22, 2006 at 01:10 PM
How fun! .. DS was there just as they were setting up the tree (they marched in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade) .. I bet it looks wonderful all lit up!
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Lyn Meeker | December 22, 2006 at 01:11 PM
My first trip to NYC about 7 years ago still has me remembering a gorgeous city at this time of year. I think I arrived around December 29. Your trip sounds so wonderful and I couldn't agree more with your sentiments about anniversaries. Happy Anniversary to you both and hope you have a fantastic Christmas.
Greetings from Australia (where it's HOT at the moment!)
Maree
Posted by: Maree | December 22, 2006 at 01:29 PM
YOU WERE AWESOME ON QVC! I love the part when you showed the page with the 'bling'. That was cute!
It looks like you are having a great time in NYC! My prayers are with you for safe travel home to sunny AZ!
Merry Christmas, Miss Heidi!
Posted by: Ksea | December 22, 2006 at 01:32 PM
i am so jealous you are in nyc!! happy anniversary and have a wonderful christmas!
talia:)
Posted by: Talia | December 22, 2006 at 01:54 PM
Happy Anniversary & Happy Holidays to you, Heidi! I think I met your cousin (she sings, right?)...she was in Naperville, IL visiting Cherish Scrapbooking where I work. She & I have something in common - Astoria! LOL! Safe journeys to you & Eric! MargieH in Chicago
Posted by: MargieH | December 22, 2006 at 04:16 PM
awesome .... looks just amazing! glad you have had such a cool cool time! you deserve it! enjoy!
Posted by: chanel | December 22, 2006 at 06:35 PM
sounds like a blast!!! enjoy and have a very, merry christmas!
-p
can't wait for "a year to remember!"
Posted by: patty | December 22, 2006 at 06:45 PM
so jealous...what a wonderful anniversary/birthday present.
happy holidays
peace
Kim
Posted by: Kim Bolyard | December 22, 2006 at 07:13 PM
Happy Anniversary Guys!!
And have a very Merry Christmas.
Wishing you all the best for 2007.
Kelly xxx
Posted by: Kelly | December 22, 2006 at 07:23 PM
I have been reading your blog for a long time now, and delurking to say Happy Anniversary to the two of you! You share an anniversary with my parents! They have been married for 45 years, so I think it's a lucky day to get married. :)
Have a wonderful holiday season and can't wait to read more from you!
Posted by: Joanie | December 22, 2006 at 11:11 PM
I want the big présent on the building (if it is scrap of course), have a good christmas!!!
Posted by: bene | December 23, 2006 at 01:03 AM
Best wishes!!!
Merci for sharing uch magnifiques pics Heidi!!!
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Posted by: PROLIX from la Normandie | December 23, 2006 at 01:26 AM
Happy Anniversary! Have a safe trip home and a wonderful Christmas!
Congratulations on QVC. You did an awesome job!!!
Posted by: Suzanne | December 23, 2006 at 02:58 AM
I looked at the snowflakes and said "wow those snowflakes look likes Sak's" and then started to laugh I had just come home from the sea of people on 5th Ave and was still in a daze I work on 5th Ave and am so blessed to be in the heart of all the festivities everyday. Happy Anniversary, and though hectic yes you picked a beautiful time of the year to get married and celebrate every year! Get home safe enjoy the rest of the "magic" of the Holidays with your children and family and friends. You were great on QVC. Wish I would have seen you guys in person would have been funny cute scrapping moment. Merry Christmas
Posted by: Grace | December 23, 2006 at 05:08 AM
Happy anniversary, happy birthday to Eric, and Merry Christmas to all your family. What a wonderful way to celebrate!
Pam
Posted by: Pam | December 23, 2006 at 07:50 AM
missed you on QVC,but I bet you did wonderful. NYC is awesome but have not been there during the holdays. My inlaws live in Brooklyn and work in Mahatten and have sent us some very cool pics of the city life over the years. They have a 2yr old. Imagine raising a 2 yr old in the city!
have a wonderful x-mas with your family and friends, Paula
p.s. we have huge amounts of snow where I live here in Anchorage, AK. suppose to get another 10 inches or more!!
Posted by: Paula Martone | December 23, 2006 at 08:35 AM
You two look so happy together. Of course! Christmas in New York city, lights, glitz, glow, family, love, art, marriage, great food, blessings in abundance...you have every reason to be happy. Here's wishing you many more years of 'going through it together'. Thanks for letting us in on your life and happiness! Marry, Merry Christmas Annivesary, Birthday. Good times, indeed. =)
Posted by: Nitty.Gritty. | December 23, 2006 at 08:50 AM
Happy anniversary and a Merry Christmas.
Have a safe trip home!
Annemieke
Posted by: Annemieke | December 23, 2006 at 11:08 AM
Wow! Sounds like NYC is amazing this time of year (isn't it always though?) but sounds like there is so much to see. Have a great Christmas! And I'm looking forward to starting A Year To Remember!
Posted by: kim | December 23, 2006 at 11:14 AM
glad you guys had a great time i hope to see more pics of nyc!!!!
Posted by: stacy | December 23, 2006 at 11:42 AM
Wow! I love Christmas and Christmas in NY must be amazing! We lived in Washington, DC for a time and Christmas there was cool. I wish we could have gotten to NYC though! Happy Anniversary! And Merry Christmas! :)
Posted by: Elena | December 23, 2006 at 12:47 PM