Wednesday Wrap in New York City (#11)

A proper summer kick off!

Jul 02, 2025

One of my favorite spots in New York for great views of the Statue of Liberty, Red Hood Cidery

Things have been so busy around here lately, I hardly know where to begin! Between work, the baby, appointments, and the general inconsistent nature of summer schedules, I wake up already feeling behind. Needless to say, it has been a week. But the city is as beautiful and lively as ever, which makes daily walks feel essential. I start each morning with one and end the workday with another.

Apart from taking photos, I try to stay off my phone during our walks so I can really take everything in (and give my mind some time to disconnect). A few things I’ve noticed lately: the city feels a little quieter than last summer (no mile-long lines outside the popular spots), the mood is surprisingly cheerful despite the heat (everyone at our usual haunts has been extra kind), and the sunsets this time of year are truly unmatched (those delicious pink clouds!).

Speaking of sunsets, I’ve been toying with the idea of putting Caroline down for the night in her stroller one evening next week so Will and I can sneak in a proper dinner al fresco. Girlfriend goes to bed at 7pm, which means we’re usually stuck inside just as the city starts getting fun. Let’s see if I can pull it off!

In other news, we’re heading to Vermont later today to spend a long weekend with friends for the Fourth of July (one of them recently bought a cabin!) and we couldn’t be more excited for the trip. In our family, we have a rule: the Fourth has to be spent by the water (lake, river, pool, anything). It’ll be a casual, low-key weekend with just four close friends (and a baby), filled with BBQs, home renovation talk, long dinners, and good wine. I’m counting down the minutes!