The weekend with Aaron and Caren was fantastic! It was so much fun to "hang out" in the big city on the holiday weekend. Thursday began with a subway ride into the city with Caren to take a glimpse of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. She was a real sport to go with me since this was a "lifelong" goal to go to this event. There were thousands of people there and we could only get an ocassional peek of a balloon or a band. It was a challenge to manuver through all of the crowds. We decided after about an hour to venture back to Brooklyn to help "Chef Aaron" with the holiday preparations. They had three of their friends over for the traditional Simon holiday feast. The "brined turkey" with Mom Simon's special herbs and spices and the Grandma Simon's stuffing recipe were the hit of the evening. Friday everyone went back to work but I ventured out in the "Black Friday's" shopping traffic. What a huge mistake! I could not believe the crowds! I managed to pick up a few things for little Amelia and for the NYC kids to help to "round out" their new condo needs. I even managed to do a little Christmas shopping. I was exhausted by the end of the day. I had the opportunity to visit Aaron's new location for his new job at J.P.Morgan Chase in the financial district in Manhattan. I also got to visit Caren's new store in Williamsburg. We are so proud of both of them and what they have accomplished in such a little time. Saturday and Sunday we enjoyed each other's company and did more cooking and went to a neighboorhood great restaurant for dinner. We also went shopping in the Bowery and China Town for kitchen stainless steel racks. Here are a few photos of the time we spent together. I love their new condo. We look forward to Aaron's and Caren's visit to Raleigh over Christmas. 
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