Sundays in the Park with The Ladies

I have the distinct honor of knowing the world's most classy women. What's more, they allow me to vacation with them.

Our little traveling society.

In 2010, these sophisticated ladies elevated Newport, RI to even greater heights by their mere presence. They glided across society lawns and planned extravagant events, all while looking just as glamorous as the mansions they visited.

I was there, too. At one point I did a cartwheel on the lawn of The Elms.

This year, my classy friends decided that it was about time they graced Manhattan's high end design houses, art galleries, and imported Parisian bakeries with their patronage. Ruthie served as vacation mastermind and secured deluxe accommodations in Times Square, Kelli elegantly photographed the trip and instructed our drivers, and Maggie guided our culinary expeditions with aplomb.

I was there, too. At one point I bought David a Mickey Mouse chocolate bar and dragged the whole group to a toy store. 

 

Taking in the ballet.

Contemplating the view from our 33rd floor hotel room.

I returned from Manhattan uplifted and inspired. And then, less than 24 hours after my return, my newest niece Elizabeth was born.

Suffice it to say: October has been exceedingly awesome.