Well imagine my surprise!June 2009 PTRw/pics 7/7 pg. 76 NEW TR started link on pg. 76

[Trentmom]

I wondered about train ride.and how long it took to NYC.Thanks for telling us that.

Iam dying to Take trent there and he would love it on the train, being a huge fan of trains.

That pizza place is gorgeous.

That is a riot abotu the lawn chairs

Was it hard for the boys the 10 block walk to pizza place? I have a feeling trent would whine about....hate to bring it, but maybe bring a stroller...

That Toys R Us looks awesome. I so want to go there

Can't wait to hear more

 

[Charleston Princess]

What a neat restaurant!!! I would love to eat there someday!

 

[cjackearl]

Wow, that pizza place looks amazing. I haven't been to NYC for 20 years. How lucky that you live close enough to take advantage of all that it has to offer. We feel that way about Chicago.

 

[dddisrunner]

Wow, that pizza place looks amazing. I haven't been to NYC for 20 years. How lucky that you live close enough to take advantage of all that it has to offer. We feel that way about Chicago.

Thanks! NYC is so much fun, and so much to do! That is cool to be close to Chicago!

What a neat restaurant!!! I would love to eat there someday!

Thanks Jackie! The restaurant was SO GOOD!

I wondered about train ride.and how long it took to NYC.Thanks for telling us that.

Iam dying to Take trent there and he would love it on the train, being a huge fan of trains.

That pizza place is gorgeous.

That is a riot abotu the lawn chairs

Was it hard for the boys the 10 block walk to pizza place? I have a feeling trent would whine about....hate to bring it, but maybe bring a stroller...

That Toys R Us looks awesome. I so want to go there

Can't wait to hear more

Thanks Kelly! The ride on the train wasn't bad but we got on at Metro Park which is in Woodbridge.

Loved your post and can't wait for more. SO jealous of your proximity to NYC, would love to get there sometime! The pizza place looked amazing. Had to smile when I saw the huge Rich Franklin UFC bulletin board, we are friends with Rich - he goes to our church : ) I'll have to show that to his wife.
I know what you mean about being exhausted, I'm right there with ya, can't wait for Disney - WE ARE SO CLOSE!
can't wait to read all about the show!
Lesley

Thanks Lesley! That is funny about the UFC billboard! I just thought it was cool looking Don't be jealous of our proximity, COME VISIT..we would love to meet you guys in the city one day! I will update later about the show, I was SO tired last night!

can't wait for more! I almost went to NYC yesterday, I would have fainted away if I saw you guys. I know you so well from your photos now! Looks like a beautiful day for sure!

I got my ME packet in the mail today! whooo hooo! only 37 days for me!

I would have died laughing if we saw you in NYC! Hooray for ME packets!!

 

[IluvXU]

What a great day so far. Those lawn chairs are cracking me up. I have been to Toys R US, but boy would my kids love it! Glad you had good weather too, NYC in the rain leaves something to be desired, especially in downpours! Waiting for more...

 

[tinkgurl]

Loving your NYC update! I've never been there!

The train ride sounds fun. Love the family photo of you guys!

Wow, that pizza place looks so interesting! And Toys 'R Us looks crazy!

Ha, all the people in their lawn chairs. Now that's a picture I never thought I'd see of NYC!

 

[dddisrunner]

What a great day so far. Those lawn chairs are cracking me up. I have been to Toys R US, but boy would my kids love it! Glad you had good weather too, NYC in the rain leaves something to be desired, especially in downpours! Waiting for more...

Thanks Laura! The boys were in awe at TRU!

Loving your NYC update! I've never been there!

The train ride sounds fun. Love the family photo of you guys!

Wow, that pizza place looks so interesting! And Toys 'R Us looks crazy!

Ha, all the people in their lawn chairs. Now that's a picture I never thought I'd see of NYC!

Thanks so much! I know, the lawn chairs was definitely a unique sight!

 

[dddisrunner]

Hi everyone! Sorry for the delay in getting this posted, I had intended to do it last night but I was so tired and had so much to catch up on here at home!! OK onto part 2!!


So we left off in Toys R us, after the Lego's, we saw this giant dinosaur..

lifesize Star Wars Guys...which Eric loved!

Then Superman!

After Toys R Us we headed back to.....M&M world!!! The boys each got a SMALL bag of candy this time!!

They stood on this m&m plaque on the floor and it tested their color mood and what it meant! It was cute!

Here is Eric's...

Then Matthew's...

After M&M's we decide to head over to the theater as it was about an hour before showtime!!

This is a sign they have out front...

The boys and Grandma being silly!

Then they let us in! The theater was gorgeous! Very old and beautiful!! Here are the kids waiting in the lounge area..

We bought them drinks and then headed into the theater! Bryan wanted to get a Bud Light for the show but it was $10 for ONE BOTTLE OF BEER! So we skipped that!

Inside the theater you are not allowed to take video or pictures, but I took just a few!!

The show was AMAZING! We had the understudy playing Mary Poppins but you never would have known, she was INCREDIBLE!! The scenery and sets were outstanding and SO COLORFUL! The children who played Jane and Michael Banks were OUTSTANDING. I was so impressed with their ability to memorize their lines and their voices...HOLY COW they were AWESOME!! There are some very COOL features that I don't want to spoil for those of you planning to see it but my eyes just about POPPED out of my head!! The boys absolutely LOVED it and they were so well behaved...unlike the children in front of us! The mom was texting on her phone throughout the performance! SO RUDE and the kids kept getting up and talking! Finally my Mom said "excuse me, but your children are talking and my grandchildren can't hear or see" So the woman turned to her kids and said "shut up" The kids were good after that but I felt bad for them! Anyway, OVERALL it was PHENOMENAL! Go see it if you can it was terrific!!

After the play, we made our way back to Penn Station and headed home! Here is Eric reading his showbill....

Once we got back into NJ we had to walk through this tunnel and the kids told me to take a picture because they thought it looked like inside Space Mountain!

What do you think? We had an awesome day! It made us even more excited for Disney which is getting closer and closer! thanks for reading!

Diane

 

[Charleston Princess]

Thanks for sharing about the show -- I would love to see it one day -- hopefully the touring company will come to Atlanta soon!

 

[vamassey1]

You're family does some of the neatest things. What a great way to get ready for a Disney trip.

Loved the pictures, thanks for sharing.

 

[cjackearl]

Mary Poppins sounds wonderful. So does the M&M store. Yummm.

Go Grandma, protecting her grandsons. Some people's rudeness is astounding.

Tell your boys that they're absolutely right. That tunnel does look like Space Mountain.

 

[IluvXU]

Thanks Diane for the review.... who would go to a BROADWAY MUSICAL and TEXT???? People are crazy these days

 

[Trentmom]

Thanks for review of Mary Poppins. Would love to see that.

Go grandmom....

Some people just have no class

The boys are right..that looked just like Space Mountain

 

[dddisrunner]

Thanks for sharing about the show -- I would love to see it one day -- hopefully the touring company will come to Atlanta soon!

I hope you get to see it Jackie, it was so GREAT!

You're family does some of the neatest things. What a great way to get ready for a Disney trip.

Loved the pictures, thanks for sharing.

What a sweet thing to say, THANK YOU so much! I agree, a GREAT way to get ready for Disney!

Mary Poppins sounds wonderful. So does the M&M store. Yummm.

Go Grandma, protecting her grandsons. Some people's rudeness is astounding.

Tell your boys that they're absolutely right. That tunnel does look like Space Mountain.

Aww thanks! It was nice watching my mom stick up for the kids!! The kids will be thrilled to know you all think that tunnel looks like Space Mountain!

Thanks Diane for the review.... who would go to a BROADWAY MUSICAL and TEXT???? People are crazy these days

I agree, I figured she must have money to just throw away!

Thanks for review of Mary Poppins. Would love to see that.

Go grandmom....

Some people just have no class

The boys are right..that looked just like Space Mountain

Thanks Kelly! I hope you get the chance to see it someday! I agree, that woman had NO class Thanks about the tunnel, the boys were excited to point that out!

 

[dddisrunner]

I wondered about train ride.and how long it took to NYC.Thanks for telling us that.

Iam dying to Take trent there and he would love it on the train, being a huge fan of trains.

That pizza place is gorgeous.

That is a riot abotu the lawn chairs

Was it hard for the boys the 10 block walk to pizza place? I have a feeling trent would whine about....hate to bring it, but maybe bring a stroller...

That Toys R Us looks awesome. I so want to go there

Can't wait to hear more

Forgot to mention that the blocks between Penn Station and Time Square are pretty short for city blocks! It wasn't too bad! A stroller is a good idea though if you thought he might get tired! I don't know what the rule is about strollers in the stores though

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Wow...that looks amazing! I might have to find a sitter for Ernie so we can take Amelia. I think she's ready to sit through something like this now.

 

[kaysmommie]

I love your NYC updates . I have never been to that pizza place but it's on the list now. We love that Toys R US, it's so cute and Kaylee loves that Ferris Wheel. Sounds like you had great weather for walking around the city. Mary Poppins sounds amazing!! I want to see it it's my favorite Disney movie and I can't even imagine it on Broadway. Your trip is getting so close, just over two weeks .

 

[tinkgurl]

That much $$$ for 1 bottle of beer?!

And I can't believe that lady was texting during the show.

Haha, it does look like Space Mountain!

 

[timandlesley]

Diane,
AMAZING! Thanks for the report. Love the boys shirts : ) Can't wait to see this when it comes to Cincy next summer! Thanks again.
Lesley

 

[dddisrunner]

Wow...that looks amazing! I might have to find a sitter for Ernie so we can take Amelia. I think she's ready to sit through something like this now.

Do it, Do it! You won't be disappointed!

I love your NYC updates . I have never been to that pizza place but it's on the list now. We love that Toys R US, it's so cute and Kaylee loves that Ferris Wheel. Sounds like you had great weather for walking around the city. Mary Poppins sounds amazing!! I want to see it it's my favorite Disney movie and I can't even imagine it on Broadway. Your trip is getting so close, just over two weeks .

Hi Nichole! That TRU is awesome isn't it! Mary Poppins was AWESOME if you are up anytime soon you should definitely try to see it...Kaylee would FREAK!

That much $$$ for 1 bottle of beer?!

And I can't believe that lady was texting during the show.

Haha, it does look like Space Mountain!

10$ is INSANE right! That woman was rude! Thanks about Space Mountain the boys were so excited when we walked through!

Diane,
AMAZING! Thanks for the report. Love the boys shirts : ) Can't wait to see this when it comes to Cincy next summer! Thanks again.
Lesley

Thanks Lesley! I got the boys shirts at Target and they are coming to WDW with us for one of our nicer meals! I hope you get to see Mary Poppins, it was so GREAT!!