We took this picture while flying over the city back in 2006; we were arriving to try and imagine the island as our new home. We’re so glad that we followed our guts and took the leap of faith to stay. We moved in precisely four years ago this Sunday, and those four years have been incredible. It took some time, but we both agree that we have fallen head-over-heels in love with this crazy place, and that even if we ever decide to part ways with the city and land somewhere else, we will be forever grateful for its impact. More than we could have ever expected, we have come to new appreciation for compact living, dramatic seasons, great bagels, farmers’ markets, public parks, pizza, street style, and probably about a million other things–including rural escapes!
And now we get to meet a whole new New York–the New York of babies and families and playgrounds, and see it all again through a pair of fresh eyes. I can’t wait!
Happy Anniversary, New York!
(And to all of you: a lovely weekend.)
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>>>Will @ Bright.Bazaar said…
Congratulations! I feel the same way about living in London: the honeymoon is over, but I still remind myself to appreciate all the fascinating things, people, opportunities and inspirations that the city offers.
P.S. Great shot of Manhattan you captured there! Hope you and Ashley have the best weekend.
>>>Sorry, Will: the comment got lost. Thank you so much! You have a great weekend as well!
I love finding inspiration like this on blogs, simply stunning!
Central Park always amazes me…look how big it is in your photo. Happy to hear that you enjoyed the move to NYC.
I think New York should pay you for being such an awesome spokespeople for them. Amazing shot.
Jackson was born the night before you arrived! So cool to know that we were all going through such monumental and wonderful change during the same 24 hour period! I'm glad our paths eventually crossed. Love the photo. XOXO.
I wish I still lived close to the city. I never fully appreciated NYC until I saw it through your eyes. Happy Anniversary!
(just a baby note: my friend had her baby yesterday, 10 pounds 14 ounces. her first baby was 11 pounds 8 ounces. yes, they were both C-sections. you can see a pic of baby #1 (Francesca) here:http://www.frenchlogic.com/2010/12/prettiest-little-girl.html
this photo shows part of the unbelievable size and busy-ness of NY. Just love it.
It's been one of my fav american cities visited so far.
xo
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this post is so wonderful (and the photo is stunning!) I cannot wait to get back to new york!
so glad y'all decided to stay!!
Thanks, everyone! We really do feel lucky.
Great photo-I want to get on a plane NOW!
That photo is amazing. It's wonderful to feel that way about the place you now call home.
That's a great way to sum up your experience! I hope that I feel some similar by the end of my time here in Chicago!
Congrats! Love how you're still seeing new things everyday even after 4 years in New York!
Love NYC too! Can't wait to read the first blog post of travel with your eagerly awaited addition! Any ideas?
that is such a great photo!! happy anniversary with the city
i always love seeing what you guys are up to in the city!
What a lovely ode to NYC. I can't wait to go back.