New York, New York!
Friday night, after my birthday dinner, I got the kids off to bed and set out their clothes and mine for Saturday. Nonna made sure that Pop Pop's keys, wallet, and glasses were all in one spot and she knew where they were so we wouldn't have a repeat of our Christmas trip. Pop Pop got the video camera ready and I charged my camera battery, packed the diaper bag, and then headed to bed. The plan was to go the diner for breakfast around 9 am and be on the road by 10-10:15.
Saturday morning I woke up and Pop Pop was at the church helping to set up for a function that day. I put my make up on, skirt, and shoes, before the kiddos began to wake up. I dressed DS while Nonna sat in bed talking to Mom Mom. DS was dressed and running about. I got DD dressed, Pop Pop came home, Nonna still on the phone. I gave her the "call her at the diner. Get out of bed!" look and soon she was moving. I finished getting ready and began to put the camera together and gather up coats, mittens, and hats. It was 9:35 when we pulled out of the driveway.
We were seated right away. I ordered my usual there - ham & cheese omelette, deep fried home fries, and toast. Pop Pop ordered the same. Nonna ordered a cheese omelette and french fries, and I ordered the kids a short stack of pancakes. The food came, DS happily ate but DD wanted no part of it. Eventually she did eat.
The kids slept on the drive into the city; it was an easy ride, no traffic. We parked on 51st Street about a block from Ellen's Stardust Diner, where we planned to eat dinner.
We strapped the kids into the stroller and walked towards 5th Ave. First stop on our trip: World of Disney!
On the way, we passed by Radio City Music Hall. Notice the difference in traffic/crowds compared to Dec?
We got to WOD, and headed straight up to the 3rd floor where the characters would be. There was a pin trading event that was just wrapping up; Pop Pop had wanted to come up for this originally, but with the a start time of 10am and ending at noon, it wasn't likely we would have made it. Also, I saw that these pin traders were those serious pin traders you see a lot at DTD with the suitcases of pins.
Pop Pop got us on line and was taking the kids out of the stroller, getting them all excited. I got a bit flustered and wanted to get organized before getting online, but it worked out as the CP was only letting 1 family in at a time.
DD and DS waiting for their turn.
When DS spotted Donald, he fought me to run past the red rope. He was squealing and yelling for me to put him down. Then it was our turn. I hate that I have no pictures of this, but hopefully Pop Pop got it on video. DS was sooooooo excited. He ran into the room, and begins running towards Donald. Points to him and stops. Just stops, mouth open and cannot move. He was starstruck! It was soooo adorable. I had to walk him over to Donald and help him hand his autograph book to him (Yes! I remembered the books this time!)
DD was a bit cautious, but didn't cry or get upset. She wanted Nonna to hold her, but told Donald Duck he was #1 which he loved! One of the CPs took my camera so I was able to get in the picture. They were calling out DD and DS's names to have them look at the cameras.
After a kiss from Donald,
we were off to meet Goofy.
DS did the same thing. Run, smile, then stop, jaw drop.
Goofy was wonderful! He got down on the ground, signed their autograph books, and played with DS. He would imitate all of DS's actions. The CP, photopass photographer, and all of us were hysterical!
DS did NOT want to leave Goofy. He kept trying to run back in the room through the exit to see him. I think Goofy had a fun time playing with him, too!
DD went up to Goofy with me, gave him a high five and blew him a kiss. I have to see if Nonna got a picture on her camera since mine was around my neck. After meeting them I said to Nonna and Pop Pop that I think if I can get 2 more visits up here before our trip then I think DD will be very comfortable seeing the characters in WDW.
We got back on line, this time for Cinderella! To pass the time, I took pictures of some of the collectibles.
I think I may get this for DD's room when we are in WDW.
Now it was DD's turn to be starstruck. She was so excited and became so shy! DS walked up to her, checked her out, and walked away like, "I don't do this Princess thing."
Here is DD, not quite sure what to do. She didn't know whether to stand or sit.
The charms are so nice - My mom found them at JC Penny's.
Too cute! 
