Iconic New York

I learned a cool trick about hydrangeas.

When the blooms start curling and drying up, submerge the blooms in a large bowl of water for 30 - 60 minutes. Before putting them right side up and stem into the vase, re-cut the stem so it will be able to drink.

Within a few hours, (or overnight), the blooms will be full and healthy again.

The boys found an Equinox to work out at yesterday and the gym gave them a day pass,

then promised them another day pass if they brought their dad back.

All three thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon.

I walked through Riverside Park and revisited my first pages.

This afternoon we finally made it to Katz' Delicatessen -- 

a long time bucket list item for Dan.

Cram-packed with tables and customers, eight lines for ordering sandwiches, 

jostling to find a table and a ticket system for paying on your way out,

it was definitely an iconic New York must-do.

Not sure we'll make the trip to eat there again, (the sandwiches at Feldman's in SLC rivals those here),

but we all loved the experience. We're going to try Barney Greengrass across the street next time we're in the mood for a Reuben or Rachel.

Yankees aren't doing so great this year, but it was a great night for a game.

We especially love that you can ride the subway instead of having to fight traffic.

The ride was pretty crowded on the way up, though!