Savannah's limo ride to the Houston airport gives her time to contemplate her upcoming trip to NY. 
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A quick snack and a book in the United Club prior to boarding. |
On board the plane, Savannah re-checks her itinerary for the trip.  |
The pilot asks Savannah to help with the pre-flight check. |
"I can report we are ready for take-off Captain!" |
Savannah checks out her bedroom in our Lombardy suite.
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Part of the truckload of Savannah's supplies for her stay at the Lombardy Hotel  |
Test run on a bedtime story immediately following arrival and before
heading our for our Saturday night on the town.
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Savannah and Uncle Rusty make some notes on the trip plan.  |
All moved into the hotel and ready for a Saturday night on the town.  |
The 53rd street waterfall offers a calm in the midst of the NY Christmas bustle!  |
The tree at Rockefeller Center is a big hit! |
Heading back to the hotel, Gam discusses pretzel technology with a specialist. |
Savannah prefers to reserve final pretzel quality testing to herself. |
Back in the hotel, Savannah finishes dinner while reading a history of the development of NY government.  |
Savannah and Uncle Rusty consider some options for tomorrow's outing.  |
Sunday morning, Savannah prefers to dress for breakfast.  |
Savannah checks her outfit for Sunday morning in NY.  |
Savannah finds an interesting sculpture on Park Avenue. |
Back at Rockefeller Center for a daytime look a the Christmas Tree and skating rink.  |
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Gandon and Savannah find a larger-than-life nutcracker.  |
Savannah observes that the tree could use some ornaments in addition to its many lights. |
Savannah makes a quick stop to find some post cards for her friends and fans |
A little drizzle presents NO problems.  |
Visiting F.A.O. Schwartz, Gam and Savannah consider a purchase option. |
Hmmm. Savannah considers whether to opt for an all day sucker or perhaps a toy.  |
Savannah inspects the Muppet workshop at F.A.O. Schwartz. |
Savannah and Gandon acknowledge a goodbye salute from an F.A.O. Schwartz official. |
At Sunday lunch, Savannah reconsiders whether she should have ordered whipped cream for her chocolate chip pancakes.  |
Savannah decides to wear her fancy dress for her Sunday evening visit
to the Broadway's Palace Theater to see "Annie"
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In the Lombardy Hotel lobby patiently awaiting the arrival of her limo to go to the theater. |
Savannah are part of her entourage en route to the theater.  |
Ready for the big show! |
Savannah arrives a bit early to make sure she doesn't miss anything! |
Ready for the "Annie" overture to begin.  |
After the show, Savannah and "Annie" star Brynn O'Malley discuss some fine points about the production. |
Finally ready for bed Sunday night, Savannah tells her new dog "Clara" about her day.
Savannah adopted Clara at the F.A.O. Schwartz pet store. />
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Monday morning, Savannah decides on a casual breakfast while reading
the editorials in the on-line edition of the New York Times.
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On the way to Rockefeller Center to see the Rockettes, Gandon and Savannah win a challenge race from a competing stroller team. |
Arriving at Radio City Music Hall for the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular.  |
Ready for the show.
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I'm ready for the show to begin!!
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"This show is great!!"
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After the Rockettes, Savannah visits Aunt Julia and Uncle Rusty in Brooklyn Heights.   |
An outing to Savannah's favorite park in Brooklyn Heights with Uncle Rusty.  |
"Uncle Rusty, why can't I walk on the railing?"
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The "Train Park" in Brooklyn Heights.
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Monday night Aunt Julia and Uncle Rusty take over so Gam and Gandon can attend a dinner party.  <
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Tuesday morning Savannah elects to take a taxi to Central Park.   |
Savannah selects her carriage for a ride through Central Park.
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Loading up.
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Savannah and her entourage waving at the crowds.  |
"Gam, that sure was fun"!!!  |
Blackie says "Bye, Savannah. Please come back."  |
Savannah bids farewell to the Christmas tree and staff at the Lombardy Hotel.  |
Savannah checks out the plane to take her home.  |
The trip back to Houston gives Savannah time to make her final trip notes!  |
