Yesterday Jerry and I decided to seperate the bunch. He took the boys and I took the girls and of course Brody. The girls and I headed off to the American Girl Store. Laynee had money in her wallet and knew exactly what she wanted. We now introduce, Julie. She is the newest member of the doll family in our home. As you can probably guess the selling factor for Julie was her loooong blond hair. Laynee has been completly happy just brushing Julie's hair for the past 24 hours. Julie has gone everywhere we have been including the American Girl Cafe. I did not know the restaurant even existed but we were lucky enough to find it and get in for lunch. When we walked through the doors it was everything a little girl dreams of, pink and flowers and dolls! Julie had a high chair that she could sit up to the table with us and they even brought her her own tea cup. The girls and I made quite a memory. 
We had a four course meal and drank pink lemonade while getting
to know each other better by talking about answers to questions in a cute gift box in the center of the table. Laynee enjoyed bitty baby mini hotdog & hamburger, Maycee delighted in american mac & cheese and I enjoyed a delicious roasted pepper and portabella mushroom panini. We ended with a heart shaped cookie and cake and chocolate pudding. We enjoyed our time together!
Once we were all girl'd out Maycee wanted to check out the Toys r Us "mall". That is what it feels like because it is so big! It has a full size ferris wheel inside and we had to experience that too! The seats are all made into different toys. We got to ride in the Mr. Potatoe head car. We were supposed to ride in the Barbie car but minor details of Laynee being to young to ride without an adult caused me to have buy a ticket and ride too. I have to admit it was fun!
While we were having our girl fun the boys were tackling the Empire State building, NBA Store and ESPN Zone. They enjoyed a good old fashioned piece of New York pizza for their lunch. Fun was had by all and the boys found some cool Phx Suns hats to bring home as their memory maker.
Today we packed up our clothes and then took a quick trip down to see the Statue of Liberty. She was beautiful as always but the weather was not so wonderful. It was rainy and cold. We stayed on the ferry and enjoyed seeing her from the water. At least the kids can say they have see her. It was something I did not think I would ever get to see. I hope they remember. We also made a memory of riding the subway and the Amtrak train. Again it was a full day and now we are all worn out! Tomorrow we get to sleep in a little and take it easy before the BIG day on Saturday. We are ready for a day of rest.
We are so greatful to live in a country that allows us this great freedom!
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