I had to leave very early on Thursday to catch my flight and I could only say goodbye to Stuart and not the kids.  I met up with Dora and Gloria at the Denver airport, then we were on our way to New York.  The flight and taxi ride went smoothly and we arrived at our hotel in Manhattan.  Quickly we unloaded and walked around the neighborhood.  There were people everywhere and it was fun walking and checking out the area.  Gloria picked ramen for her birthday dinner; we all were very hungry for the soupy meal.  We then picked up a few things at a store and turned in after a long traveling day.