Weekend (Part 1)

The weekend was ...... I don't really have the right words to explain so amazing will have to do. There is just something about family that gets me so warm inside. I love my family so much and am so grateful that I get to be a part of it.

The first recap (since I took so many pictures, duh) will start off with Sean's and I's little touristy venture. And then the rest of the week, I'll be blogging about my family because quite frankly I'm obsessed.

So if family is not your thing, you just might want to avoid this blog until next week. You've been warned :).

Once we reached the city we went to Shake Shack. I was craving their burgers and since Sean had never been I felt it was only right he understand my cravings. I ordered a simple single burger but Sean had the Shroom-Burger. He had no idea that it was just a portobello mushroom but it was incredible! I had never ordered one and I wish I had. The mushroom was filled with muenster & cheddar cheese. I just realized that I didn't even take a good picture of it. Probably because Sean didn't give me a chance.

After we ate, we walked around Park Avenue and Central Park.

{Top: Free People - Camo Jacket & Ankle Jeans: Old Navy - Sandals: Steve Madden - Bag: Macys - Earrings: Aldo Accessories - Bracelets: Forever 21 - Watch: Fossil}

We made a stop at Grand Central.

Sean continued to not smile for the camera.

Then when he did smile, it was creepy. Sigh.

And then it began to pour. We found safety underneath a Duane Reade's sign. I took the opportunity to take pictures of those who attempted to brave the down pour.

When it became apparent that it was not a 5 minute pour we dashed into Virgil's BBQ & Bar. And we were glad we did! The restaurant was just the right vibe.

The bartender gave us complimentary popcorn with our drinks. At first, we were not going to order any food but everyone around us was raving about their food. Even though we were not very hungry we ordered BBQ wings. They were delicious!

We made friends with two women. One was in her 50s and just moved to the city 5 weeks ago to start all over. She was amazing. The other woman was in her late 40s and had gotten divorced a few years prior. They loved Sean, haha, especially when he said he voted for Romney. They completely chewed him out and then he admitted that he had not because I would have "chopped his cojones". We talked about so much and ended up not wanting to leave. When we had to leave we exchanged cards. I hope to meet them again. And now is the time that I admit that I regret not getting a picture. It's funny because it's moments like those when saying hello to the person sitting next to you in a bar is worth it.

We walked through Bryant Park.

And when we got to my sister's house she had dinner getting ready for us. Homemade baked mac & cheese, turkey burgers, veggies & salad. My sister is incredible and so is her cooking!

The weekend to be continued ....