The Ross Circuit (Similar to Annapurna)

One of Isaac's favorite things to do at the Ross playground is to run away from the playground towards a circuit of uneven rocks and a steep footbridge.  Round and round, up and down he goes at least 10 (more like 80) times.

Brooklyn Farewell

Post-wedding brunch at the newlyweds' home:

Doing a good job of impressing the older girls while sitting in a grown-up chair.

Mmm.  NY bagel and cream cheese.

Brooklyn: Day 4

Strolling by the Brooklyn Heights Cinema.
Mom and Dad watched Lara and Rafi get married there later that night.

Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge.

Walking through Tribeca after brunch with Don and Laura at Kitchenette.

Photo from Isaac's babysitter.
Clearly he is overwhelmed with sadness by his parents' absence.

Brooklyn: Day 3

Back in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1.

The sun came out on the Promenade, illuminating the construction equipment below.

Brunching at Colonie with friends (human friends not pictured).

Sliding at the Long Island College Hospital playground.

Visiting the Upper West Side home of Alex, the 2-year old son of Mom's dear friend, Amy.  While the photo doesn't capture Isaac's enthusiasm, this visit was the highlight of his trip to NYC.  Alex graciously shared his snacks, toys, cat, life-size Elmo balloons, and stellar dance moves.  The latter resulted in a raucous dance party.

Brooklyn: Day 2

Muffins at Konditori in Cobble Hill.

Pastries at Bien Cuit.

Checking out the goods at One Girl Cookies.

Walking in Cobble Hill.

Swinging in Van Voorhees Park.

Swinging in the "Swing Valley" of a new playground in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6.

Checking out NYC's largest sandbox, Pier 6.

Waiting for lunch at Bocca Lupo.

Isaac's lunch comes with a juice box (did we mention Brooklyn is very kid-friendly?)...

...and Nutella pudding.

Pier 1

Swinging in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1.

Sliding in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1.

Walking home through Brooklyn Heights.

Brooklyn: Day 1

First-ever NY bagel (consumed at neighborhood coffee shop, Vineapple).

Taking in the view from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade.

Little boy, big city.

Checking out the trucks whizzing by on the expressway below and the cool construction projects on the pier.

Tearing himself away from all the activity to look at the camera.

Lunch at Cafe Iris.

With guidebook (also a coloring book) in hand, Isaac hits the NYC Transit Museum.

Up close and personal with a NYC bus.

Going for a ride.

Driver training with Dad.

And he's off!

Checking out an old school subway car with Dad.

Reading up on NYC history.

Also on his first day, Isaac toured three delightful Brooklyn Heights playgrounds.  And then later that night, while dining out at Noodle Pudding, he had a classic toddler tantrum - bread went flying, tears were shed.  Luckily we were sitting next to friendly folks and the waitstaff were accommodating.  Turns out Isaac is soothed by a never-ending supply of grated Parmesan, spooned at regular intervals by charming, old Italian men.