
there was a couple who fell madly in love. (photos below taken just over 3 yrs ago)

then they traveled around, moved to an island in Belize, moved home to Dallas, endured a family tragedy, fell deeper in love, got engaged, got married in a small (surprise) private ceremony, traveled through Europe for an extended honeymoon, and somehow settled into a comfortable routine in Dallas…
but they return to Manhattan every chance they get to soak up the energy of the city. we’re heading there today to celebrate Billy’s birthday weekend, and to get a hearty dose of the city we very well might call home come April. (!)
last time we visited NYC was in August during Hurricane Irene:
- Things I Learned in NYC, Part 1
- Things I Learned in NYC, Part 2
- Things I Learned in NYC, Part 3
- Things I Learned in NYC, Part 4
the forecast this time?

glorious. Billy says he brings the sunshine with him wherever he goes.
a great travel companion.
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who’s your favorite travel companion?
do you check luggage or carry-on only?
we always carry-on!
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Love this! I hope you guys have a blast in NYC! Wish you were coming to Boston tho, would love to meet you…hopefully soon!
My favorite travel companion is Scott – I miss him so much when I travel for work, so the rare times we do travel together, the sheer thought of holding his hand on the plane ride gives me goosebumps
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if we move to NYC in April, we will most definitely come visit you in Boston! we’ve never been there before and have heard great things. too precious about holding Scott’s hand on an airplane…love birds.
You definitely bring sunshine to my life and everywhere you go as well my friend! Have an incredible trip! XOXO
thank you, Sarah! I think you’re at jury duty right now. hope that doesn’t last all day! have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see ya next week.
Have a great trip!!! As I know you will
I am a carry on girl through and through!! We passed virtually over thin air today as I flew home, I am thinking
thank you! I’m in the air right this minute. landing in nyc in an hour or so.
Of course y’all bring the sunshine! Have so much fun and if you’re in NYC, we have a visit planned that way for September.
P.S. we’re always carry-on people unless we’re traveling internationally or for more than a week or so. Obviously, you know my favorite travel partner in crime
BERNIE! I meant to text or post last night that Billy was watching Weekend at Bernie’s on TV so I kept thinking of YOU! have a happy weekend, my friend. see ya next week! xo
Oh how fun! Have a great weekend. Favorite travel companion- my mom
And I’m a carry on girl unless it’s just impossible.
say hello to NYC for me!! so happy you have sunshine!
I have not checked a bag since my graduation trip to Maui, where they lost my bag for a day… ALWAYS carry on!
my very favorite travel companions – my best friend Katie and (my other best friend!) Jason…
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Have a wonderful and safe trip!! Soak up those sunshiney rays! <3
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wow! what a great weather forecast!!!
have a fabulous weekend, dorry, and i will look forward to seeing your photos and hearing about your fun adventures.
we did carry-on only to aruba one time – it is possible!! we did get hassled at security – they did not believe we could have no luggage for a vacation!
thanks for recapping the story of your life with billy up to this point…and the next chapter awaits!!
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Absolutely adore traveling with Ryan. I’m glad he enjoys it as much as I do.
Keeeeep warm!
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