I hope you like the color "white". It goes with everything!
Welcome to the Winter edition of the Tales of the Traveling Tote. This edition of the Tales of the Traveling Tote has taken me to New York City, and Miss Aurora has her flip flops packed for Key West in February. I hope we get an early spring in March as our winter started in November.
After all these years, we went to see the longest running musical on Broadway.
CHICAGO was amazing!!
We started our day in the city at 9:30 a.m. and the first stop was the beautiful Library that ended up being packed with people so we left so we headed to St. Patrick's Cathedral and Lotte Plaza which was wonderful at that hour. Then we headed to Joe's sister's house where she prepared a delicious shrimp scampi lunch for us. She makes the best garlic bread and Joe learned from her over 30 years ago and he makes it for just about every family gathering.
I love going to St. Patrick's Cathedral. Did you know that you can listen to the daily mass from St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sirius XM? Cardinal Dolan made me laugh when he said he was happy to see the line to enter the church was longer than the line to get into the Lego store in NYC.
We started our day in the city at 9:30 a.m. and the first stop was the beautiful Library that ended up being packed with people so we left so we headed to St. Patrick's Cathedral and Lotte Plaza which was wonderful at that hour. Then we headed to Joe's sister's house where she prepared a delicious shrimp scampi lunch for us. She makes the best garlic bread and Joe learned from her over 30 years ago and he makes it for just about every family gathering.
These jammies were a S U R P R I S E from Joe, and I love the quality.
Wishing everyone a peaceful and relaxing winter. xo
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Emily with Miss Courtney Childs@ The French Hutch
Patti with Miss Kenzie @ Pandora's Box
Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply
Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul
Jackie and Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat Home
M-C Jammies! I never knew they existed! I could use that eyeglass case. It's wonderful! rush88888@gmail.com Best wishes, fonda
ReplyDeleteCute Jammies! TIt sure has been snowy…..key west sounds heavenly!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful are those pj's! Keeping warm with style.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed seeing the St. P Cathedral and the gorgeous theatre where Chicago was playing, thanks for sharing those. You need to share that garlic bread recipe!
ReplyDeleteHubby did great with the MC PJs. Enjoy your Key West trip, you need that sun after the winter you all are having. kr1mcgill@gmail.com
Key West after all that snow will be perfect! NYC looks like fun. I love going to all those places when we are there. Funny joke about the long lines!!! Pretty jams Deb, you model them well too :) Have a safe and wonderful trip. Happy New Year.......
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed seeing the St. P Cathedral and the amazing theatre where Chicago was playing, thanks for sharing those. Ok you really need to share that garlic bread recipe. Hubby did great with the MacKenzie PJs, I'd want to keep them on all day.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Key West you need the sun after the winter you all are having! kr1mcgill@gmail.com
Hi Katherine,
DeleteThank you for stopping by my blog! I'm happy to share the way my hubby makes garlic bread (that he learned from his sister).
They use a good quality baguette, and slice it into 3/4" pieces.
In a small pan, add one stick of butter and three cloves of garlic sliced. Saute until golden.
Dip slices of bread in the butter/garlic mixture. Discard the garlic chunks or save for another recipe.
Place the bread slices on a cookie sheet, and put in oven and broil until the tops are golden brown.
They are so yummy!!!
The December foray into NYC looked fabulous with all the seasonal decorations. Chicago is an absolute favorite Broadway show of mine. I've seen a traveling Broadway production numerous times, and our Light Opera Guild even produced it several years ago. My oldest was in the production. :) Love your jammies! I'm like you, hoping we have an early spring. With all the snow we had in December, that would be enough for me to call it winter '25-'26. Pack those bags and enjoy the sunshine and warmth of Key West!
ReplyDeleteDeb, you and Joe always seems to experience many adventures. The snow is fabulous. How fun to see Chicago. It looks pretty amazing, plus the building itself.i cannot believe how tall that Christmas tree is. St. Patrick's Cathedral is so gorgeous, love the architecture. Joe’s surprise Jammie’s are so cute and you look fabulous in them. Happy January.
ReplyDeleteLovely post!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your sweet post and Panoplys. Thank you for sharing with your sweet giveaway! Cheers
ReplyDeleteDebbie, how fun to see these NYC photos. I've seen Chicago several times. It's a favorite. I didn't realize it is still playing on Broadway! Glad you two went to see it. The other NY photos make me yearn for a trip. Love that city! Kudos to Joe for surprising you with the jammies. I regret not getting a pair. They do look comfy! All the best in 2026 and happy planning and anticipation to your spring get away to the beach.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip to NYC to see the musical, the tree, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and to enjoy shrimp scampi and garlic bread. You look adorable in your darling pj’s! Great job, Joe!
ReplyDeleteI want to go to NYC so bad! I hope to make it one day. I would love to see a musical and visit that church. carolscash2@gmail BTW: Great PJS
ReplyDeleteVery cute PJ's and a fun trip for you! I have never been to NY and am very poorly traveled...
ReplyDeleteThose pajamas are incredible! You look like an ad for MC in them! New York looks amazing. I loved his comment about the line being longer than the Lego store - that's great news! Glad you had a wonderful time and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAs always, your blog is very interesting. Have a nice winter and I hope the weather is not extreme!
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