More Local Field Trips

As I've mentioned before having a baby in New York is wonderful. There are so many things to do that are just a subway or a walk away. I look forward to when Sasha is older and we can hit all the museums and explore the city. For now we mostly keep local in Brooklyn. 

A few weekends ago we decided it would be nice to go to the beach for a walk. We thought Sasha would enjoy looking at the ocean, little did we need the ocean would put him to sleep in seconds. We picked up a couple sandwiches and then we got on the subway en route to Brighton Beach. Sasha really likes the subway and now he just flat out stares at people. So many colors and patterns on the train, it's like ongoing entertainment at every stop. 


Now please don't make fun of how we have our child covered at the beach. If you haven't noticed both my husband and son are a bit on the fair side so I need to make sure they are both not exposed at all to the sun.

Below is Sasha after a long walk on the beach. He had a nice snooze and Mommy and Daddy got to catch up with some adult conversation.

Next up for a local field trip was the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, a mere 25 minute from our house. On a random Tuesday, which is also the free admission day, we took a nice walk to the gardens. As usual when I put Sasha in the carrier he fell asleep, but he did wake up towards the end to take in the beautiful trees and flowers. He really likes when we walk on the outside of the park since he loves looking and listening to all the cars. I know he's excited when he says "oh oh ewe ewe" and bobs his head from left to right. 

I know I've said this before but we are so lucky to have access to so many great activities just outside our door. We can't wait until it's apple orchard and pumpkin picking season, for this we will need to explore outside the neighborhood. Yes, I have fall on my mind.