Thursday, February 10, 2011

I do my little turn on the catwalk...

MiniMac is off to his grandparents tomorrow. It is time for an adults only weekend/weekday getaway. As soon as we kiss that little man goodby, we are flying to:









Why? Because:












But also because I will be watching this for several days:



















One of my amazing Christmas gifts from JMac was a well-crafted and well-orchestrated surprise trip to NYC for Fashion Week. I get to see some of my favorite designers and access to meet several new ones. I am trying to quell my giddiness. But why should I? I know. I should not. When JMac told me, I made an enthusiastic sound. Something like a squeal. A sound I didn't think I could reproduce since I was wearing my cheerleader uniform in high school. But it did prompt me to pull out my new Valentino tuxedo jacket and do my own little turn on the catwalk. But trust me, in the Apple, I will leave the real work to the professionals.

Looking forward to the Fashion Extraordinaire, some gorgeous dinners, great wine, a little Valentines Day love, and some time alone with JMac. And I fully appreciate the lengths he goes to to give amazing and thoughtful gifts. Although, the first time we went to NYC together, we brought home an amazing yet unplanned souvenir. His name is MiniMac and he just turned four. And no, we are not planning on that same unplanned activity.The only souvenir I plan to bring home is present for MiniMac. Oh, and maybe a little Chanel for my arm.

Have a fabulous weekend and week. I will be back on Thursday!

47 comments:

Ed said...

GEEZ!

That dude is really sucking up for something big.

Have a fun trip.

Susan said...

Ooooh, lucky you. NYC is my favorite city.

Unknown said...

soooo me being a wee bit jealous.. and saying you might come home with another surprise wouldn't make you angry would it lol

KittyCat said...

How exciting. Hope you have a fantastic time. We are due to go there in august. Not as romantic as for Valentines day but should be a good time none the less.

Cant wait to see pics!

mermaid gallery said...

whoop it up BIG! That is an awesome gift...You are just TOO lucky!

Bird Shit said...

Best.Husband.Ever.

brokenteepee said...

Have a wonderful trip.

Unknown said...

Have a wonderful trip! Can't wait to hear stories. ;)

brainella said...

Nice! Good ma.

I'd just like to go to NYC. I wouldn't recognize fashion if it bit me on the ass.

Chain Stitch Crochet said...

How very cool! Have a wonderful time with your lovey!!!

Possum said...

Okay could we please just clone this man!!
Enjoy NY NY!!

Kristina P. said...

So, so jealous!

Anonymous said...

HOw FUN!

Unknown said...

What a wonderful, wonderful Valentine's Day gift! That JohnnyMac is a keeper for sure! Have a great time!

Nitmos said...

Enjoy the trip.

But, I'm sorry, Right Said Fred has simply ruined all subsequent references to fashion and catwalks for me.

Yankee Girl said...

What an amazing gift! Have a wonderful time and I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!

Cathi said...

Have a FABULOUS time!! I love NYC so much - we usually go in the fall or summer, hopefully will again this year!! Looking forward to hearing about your adventures! xxoo :)

MommyLisa said...

SuperTerrific.

Get a great Chanel and spill when you get back on the shows!

Mrs. Tuna said...

Oooooooh, take me!! I'm in a fashion slump.

BB said...

Have a fabulous time. Dress very warm. That city is so cold and windy in the winter. Brrrr. I grew up in NJ so I know this to be true. If you get a chance take the Circle Line cruise around all of Manhattan. It's great.

joanne said...

squeeeeeeeeal!!! I'm so jealous...have a grand time!

Kat said...

Oh you lucky, lucky gal! I'm certainly no fashionista, but a trip to New York? Be still my heart. Have fun and can't wait to hear all about your trip. Kat

Jen said...

Have a FABULOUS time! And never say never on that little souvenir :)

Anonymous said...

Color me jealous. Have a fabulous time!

Elz said...

SO Jealous! Would love to go to Fashion Week. UGH.

Maria said...

Totally fabulous that you are going...And childless to boot!

Here's to all the Jimmy Choo's and Christian Louboutin's you can possibly carry back to ATL! Enjoy!!

J.J. in L.A. said...

Have fun!!!

Little Ms J said...

Please give an air kiss to Rachel Zoe. I hear she's filled out nicely, so no need to hand her a cheeseburger.

What a great gift from hubs! I totally approve.

Myya said...

HOW amazing! I hope that you have a wonderful time. I have a friend that is walking there this week. I am not sure for which designer though???

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You have a wonderful blog. Have fun and keep blogging more! Would love to read you!

Anonymous said...

Enjoy - I'm sure you deserve it - or at least you will by the weekend ;)

Jenn @ Youknow...that Blog? said...

Have a WONDERFUL time!!! What a thoughtful hubby you have... so jealous!

Holly said...

What an awesome husband you have! Enjoy yourself, girl!

Milltini said...

Enjoy your weekend in my fair city! Can't wait to hear about all of the fabulousness that you got yourself into.

Unspoken said...

LUCKY YOU!

Unknown said...

Okay, I'm not even going to try to hide the fact that I'm jealous. Me too would love to go to New York Fashion Week...Sigh.

And JMac truly is awesome, what a great, romantic mini-vacation he has planned!

the walking man said...

I already know what the T shirt miniMac is going to receive will say
"My mom went to fashion week and all I got..."

HalfAsstic.com said...

Have fun! And, by the way, you're dooming yourself by saying there will be no more "unplanned surprises" coming back from NY with you! TAKE IT BACK! QUICK! LOL

ThatsBaloney said...

Nothing wrong with MiniMac#2 - but, hey... that's your call. ;)
Hope you had a wonderful time in the Big Apple. Your husband needs to teach a course in Gift Giving 101 for the others out there. Sign Doc up, please!

Kir said...

YOU LUCKY, LUCKY girl!!!!!
hope you are having fun , and I'm so jealous of course. :)

hugs

Kristy @Loveandblasphemy said...

That is so freakin cool!!! Have fun.

Anonymous said...

That sounds like the perfect trip! What an amazing husband to do something so wonderful for you! I hope you had a great time!

Sarah at The Stroller Ballet said...

I just saw your pictures on FB so came over here...what an amazing trip and surprise! I'm sure you had a fabulous time! Can't wait to hear more :)

The Constant Complainer said...

I've never been. But am dying to go some day. Enjoy your adults' get-a-way and have a great time!

Liz Aguerre said...

Hey there...haven't been around much lately, so I"m glad to be back just in time to find out about your A-MAZING gift trip! How awesome. Can't wait to hear about it. I LOVE LOVE LOVE NY. Been there three times but always during Xmas...can't imagine what fashion week must have been like. JEA-LOUS!!!

Melissa B. said...

Fun times! My daughter is going to intern this summer for a commercial and fashion photog, so she'll be getting a little taste of this life. I'm saving your cocktail recipe for when it hits 70 here. We're expecting snow on Tuesday! :(

Vivienne @ the V Spot said...

Wait! He takes you on a whirlwind trip to NYC during Fashion Week and you can't stay awake for your post-trip romantic evening? I think you maybe need to get up early then.
:)