So, I made a mistake of not signing up my son for camp this week (granted, I sent the application in early February), so now I have to come up with whatever entertainment I possibly can to divert him from his video games or even watching TV all day long. Back in February, I thought we might go away for this particular week considering that July 4th is on a Wednesday. Well, it didn't quite work out like that...
Although Mondays are my sitter days - which allows me to do things that I otherwise cannot do with my kids in tow - I decided to make a day trip for the kids and our sitter to a relatively new park in Brooklyn (since we haven't been there yet, it's new to us). There is a new carousel all covered in glass called Jane's Carousel. I once noticed this beauty while riding a subway on the Manhattan Bridge and decided that I should bring the kids for a visit. When I started googling this carousel to find out how I could get there with 2 kids, I found out that this carousel is a restored historic carousel from 1922. I became even more eager to check it out. I must say that it is a beauty in a glass! If you live around here, you must go for a visit - it is located in the DUMBO section of the Brooklyn Bridge Park. The surrounding area and the park are also so pretty with a great view of Manhattan. Luckily, there was also a playground for the kids to run around as well.
Jane's Carousel (Photo from their web site)
Looking South - Brooklyn Bridge
Looking North - Manhattan Bridge
We ended up having a great time and eating lunch in the area. By the time we got back, I had enough time to write a new blog! Over the weekend, since the weather was so hot, I made this drink for the hubby. He loves carbonated water, so this was the perfect cooling beverage on a hot summer day for him. I once again, used him as my tester and luckily I passed this time! I couldn't be happier - he's a very tough/honest critic.
Ingredients:
Berries of choice: blueberry, strawberry, raspberry
2 cubes of the frozen mint syrup
Ice cubes
Carbonated water of choice
In an 8oz glass mix all the ingredients. Mix well and enjoy the flavors!
Mixed Berry & Mint Syrup Fizz
This can also count as my red, white and blue :) Happy 4th of July everyone.
