Our Trick AND Treat- DD's Surprise Bday Trip! 11/4 Get Movin'

[Jennifer48]

I forgot to mention my other big news (which will only be truly understood by a select few)...my inlaws bought a new house. In 3 short weeks they will no longer be my next-door neighbors

I would make this my Facebook status but since my MIL friended me on FB, I no longer have that as an outlet for inlaw discussions So I'm sharing it here!!!!

Now I have to figure out how many times I HAVE to bring Aisling over a week to visit?????

Yay for you! now the question is, did their house sell? Because I'm looking to buy! LOL

Oooo I'm on FB too, you should friend me!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

WOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I am so excited for you!

A week? Really? How about how many times a month?

Well since they now see her every day...I'm hoping that I can ease them into once a week then once a month...then just holidays

We are leaving tomorrow! Jordan is so excited she is telling everyone she sees that she is going to NYC tomorrow! Guess I won't be calling her off sick from school then.



Well, by the dancing bananas I am guessing this is very good news. So, congrats! I friended someone on FB before I knew how exactly it worked so now I can't complain about some of the issues she causes on my wall. Although my parents don't live next door, they watch Jordan every day M-F for me since she was 5 weeks old. Next year, she will be in school all day so they won't need to watch her at all. I know they will want to see her at least once a week and probably more. I am thinking I now have free evening babysitters - woo-hoo! Good luck figuring out your visiting schedule!

I am so excited for you. I can't wait to hear if you liked it. Although if you truly hate it doesn't tell me

The thing about my in-laws is very good news. Let me just put it this way. They just walk into my house whenever they feel like it- no calling, no knocking. They have a key to my house so if we try locking the door, they'll just use their key!!! And that's just the beginning of it.

Yay for you! now the question is, did their house sell? Because I'm looking to buy! LOL

Oooo I'm on FB too, you should friend me!

You guys are house hunting too? Isn't it awful? There are no good houses out there. We are looking if Methuen and there is crap!

They are not selling their house. My SIL and her boyfriend (and other couple ) are going to live there and pay the mortgage.

Are you friends with LL on FB? I could find you there.

 

[Jennifer48]

You guys are house hunting too? Isn't it awful? There are no good houses out there. We are looking if Methuen and there is crap!

They are not selling their house. My SIL and her boyfriend (and other couple ) are going to live there and pay the mortgage.

Are you friends with LL on FB? I could find you there.

We are. We are hoping to buy before the wedding but with the crap out there, I'm starting to get discouraged We are looking in the general 93/495 area which includes Methuen. How funny would it be if we ended up fighting for the same house
I'm not! Hmmm I'll have to go find LL.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Find me! Find me!

I can't go find you right now because it's blocked at work.

 

[jenb1023]

I am glad the inlaws will no longer be next door so you can get some privacy back. Will the SIL and the rest of the crew be okay as neighbors?

Another Hijack coming to you live from NYC. . .

This quick report and hijack is coming from the Omni Berkshire Place at 21 East 52nd St.

We are having a great trip! American Girl was fun - Jordan got Kit Kittredge and accessories. She is the doll that looks just like Jordan (none of the Just like me dolls were exactly right). We stumbled upon a fabulous personal shopper named Tom (personal shopping is a free service they offer there) and he was great since we are new to the AG thing. If you need help, ask for him because he was wonderful! Dinner at the AG Cafe was fun and little girl heaven. It is actually a good buy compared to NYC prices for food.

Now to the Disney portion of our trip. . .World of Disney was both great and disappointing. The great part was pin trading. Jordan just got into pin trading on our last trip. I knew you could pin trade at WOD NYC so I got some cheap pins on ebay for her to trade. She is working on a few hidden Mickey sets and was able to complete one by trading with the cm's. They also have a kids pin board behind the counter so be sure to ask about it. The disappointing part to me was the selection of merchandise. They just did not have a lot of the basics that I was hoping for.

Now on to the show - The Little Mermaid was great! All three of us really enjoyed it. The sets, staging and costumes were amazing (would you expect any less from Disney?). The actors and singing were very good too. Jordan thought Scuttle was hilarious and she keeps quoting one of Ursula's lines. I don't want to say too much for those that are going.

Then we had dinner at Ellens Starlight diner. It was recommended to me on the boards and I can see why. Jordan loved it!

We got so much done our first two days - AGP, Toys r Us, FAO Schwartz, WOD, St Patricks, Rockefeller Center and Top of the Rock, Central Park and a carriage ride, Times Square, etc. that I think we are going to spend a few hours tomorrow at the American Museum of Natural History before heading home.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I am glad the inlaws will no longer be next door so you can get some privacy back. Will the SIL and the rest of the crew be okay as neighbors?

Another Hijack coming to you live from NYC. . .

This quick report and hijack is coming from the Omni Berkshire Place at 21 East 52nd St.

We are having a great trip! American Girl was fun - Jordan got Kit Kittredge and accessories. She is the doll that looks just like Jordan (none of the Just like me dolls were exactly right). We stumbled upon a fabulous personal shopper named Tom (personal shopping is a free service they offer there) and he was great since we are new to the AG thing. If you need help, ask for him because he was wonderful! Dinner at the AG Cafe was fun and little girl heaven. It is actually a good buy compared to NYC prices for food.

Now to the Disney portion of our trip. . .World of Disney was both great and disappointing. The great part was pin trading. Jordan just got into pin trading on our last trip. I knew you could pin trade at WOD NYC so I got some cheap pins on ebay for her to trade. She is working on a few hidden Mickey sets and was able to complete one by trading with the cm's. They also have a kids pin board behind the counter so be sure to ask about it. The disappointing part to me was the selection of merchandise. They just did not have a lot of the basics that I was hoping for.

Now on to the show - The Little Mermaid was great! All three of us really enjoyed it. The sets, staging and costumes were amazing (would you expect any less from Disney?). The actors and singing were very good too. Jordan thought Scuttle was hilarious and she keeps quoting one of Ursula's lines. I don't want to say too much for those that are going.

Then we had dinner at Ellens Starlight diner. It was recommended to me on the boards and I can see why. Jordan loved it!

We got so much done our first two days - AGP, Toys r Us, FAO Schwartz, WOD, St Patricks, Rockefeller Center and Top of the Rock, Central Park and a carriage ride, Times Square, etc. that I think we are going to spend a few hours tomorrow at the American Museum of Natural History before heading home.

WOW!!!! Thanks for the live report!!! I loved it!!! I hope you have a great end to your trip and can't wait to see some pics

Kristine

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Hi All

I'm checking in before our trip to NY. I'm trying to finish packing and of course I'm having bag issues. I ave going to carry my bagallinni because it works well for my camera and other stuff but I know that I'm going to feel stupid dragging that into a show!!! I'm just going to have to get over it!!!

 

[jessica52877]

Have a great time! You'll be fine with your bag!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Hi All

I'm checking in before our trip to NY. I'm trying to finish packing and of course I'm having bag issues. I ave going to carry my bagallinni because it works well for my camera and other stuff but I know that I'm going to feel stupid dragging that into a show!!! I'm just going to have to get over it!!!

Have a wonderful time!!

I think your bagallinni will be just fine!

 

[jenb1023]

Hi All

I'm checking in before our trip to NY. I'm trying to finish packing and of course I'm having bag issues. I ave going to carry my bagallinni because it works well for my camera and other stuff but I know that I'm going to feel stupid dragging that into a show!!! I'm just going to have to get over it!!!

Have a wonderful trip!!!!! I hope you enjoy the show as much as we did! I carried a bag into the show and lots of people were dragging more stuff than me. Can't wait to hear all about it! Make sure you get a picture of Aisling's face when she finds out you are going to the show.

 

[Jennifer48]

Have a great trip! Can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[KathyRN137]

Now on to the show - The Little Mermaid was great! All three of us really enjoyed it. The sets, staging and costumes were amazing (would you expect any less from Disney?). The actors and singing were very good too. Jordan thought Scuttle was hilarious and she keeps quoting one of Ursula's lines. I don't want to say too much for those that are going.

Thanks, that's very sweet and thoughtful of you!!

So glad your trip is going along "swimmingly!"


Kristine, Have a fabulous time... can't wait to hear all about it!!

Kathy

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Have a great time! You'll be fine with your bag!

Have a wonderful time!!

I think your bagallinni will be just fine!

Have a wonderful trip!!!!! I hope you enjoy the show as much as we did! I carried a bag into the show and lots of people were dragging more stuff than me. Can't wait to hear all about it! Make sure you get a picture of Aisling's face when she finds out you are going to the show.

Have a great trip! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Thanks, that's very sweet and thoughtful of you!!

So glad your trip is going along "swimmingly!"


Kristine, Have a fabulous time... can't wait to hear all about it!!

Kathy

Thanks all!!! I'm glad that it was 90 degrees today and not tomorrow. All set with being on a bus for 4 hours in 90 degree heat!!!

Unfortunately my day care providers ruined the surprise last week so she knows where we are going BUT, the theatre people will only give tickets to people who behave themselves on the bus

We tried telling her that we only got 2 tickets so she's going to have to go onstage and perform. Now I wish I had my camera for the look on her face then

 

[Diamondintheruff]

Have a great time!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Have a great time!

Are you already home???? Did you have a great bday trip????

 

[Diamondintheruff]

Are you already home???? Did you have a great bday trip????

I had a great birthday and an even better trip with Dh. Thanks for asking. Come by and check out my report.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Live update from Broadway!!! We are in the intermission for Little Mermaid. We are having a fab time and I'm sure the skimpy mermaid costumes are a great bday present for my DH!!!

I know that you won't be surprised that I've already taken a ton of pics!!!

 

[jessica52877]

I love all the live updates from NY this week!

 

[KathyRN137]

Live update from Broadway!!! We are in the intermission for Little Mermaid....I know that you won't be surprised that I've already taken a ton of pics!!!

Should I look? Or should I wait? Should I look? Or... oh, the suspense is killing me!!


Kathy

 

[Lady Lallie]

Live update from Broadway!!! We are in the intermission for Little Mermaid. We are having a fab time and I'm sure the skimpy mermaid costumes are a great bday present for my DH!!!

I know that you won't be surprised that I've already taken a ton of pics!!!

Oooh, I am so jealous!! I can't wait to see the pictures!