ish and ended it with a trip to Mars. It was a loaded day and our feet are sore! The kids were begging to come back to the hotel and we actually had about an hour of quiet time before they reloaded their energy tanks.First thing on this mornings agenda was the St. Patrick's Day parade. Jerry and I under anticipated the crowd that would show up for the green celebration. We kept a tight hold on the kids and crept our way through the crowds. When we finally found a place the kids could see over the crowds we were lucky to hear and see a beautiful group of bagpipes and then firemen carrying american flags. Brody and I even found St.Patrick in the crowd and were able to get out picture with him.
We did not linger long because the kids were anxious to go to the zoo in Central Park. However, before we made it to the zoo we came across the ice skating rink in Central Park and that stole the show! Jerry and the kids laced up and took to the ice. They all did great. Laynee was like a little pro. Clay had a few falls but still did great. Maycee was very confident on her own and enjoyed being spun around by her Dad. Tyler was on hockey skates and practically racing around the track . I enjoyed seeing them all have fun. I would have loved to skate with them but Maycee had not worn socks to I loaned her mine and I sat out with Brody. The kids all decided skating was more fun than a zoo so we hung out there for a couple of hours. 
Once all fun was had at the rink we headed off to our first toy store. FAO Schwartz had several soft places for us to rest our sore feet and several tempations for the kids to think about. The most beautiful thing happened though. We did not have to fight even one time! Each time the kids found something they liked we would tell them they could have it if they wanted to spend their money. They would thing about it and then often decide to put it back. We came out with a couple small bags of candy, one stuffed dog, two new inventions similar to a hacky sack for the boys and one small bunny for Brody. I think total less than $50.oo was spent on everyone. That doesn't even happen at the grocery store!! We did come out with several VERY cute pics of Brody. He got all the looks from all the customers. They wanted to take him home. 
Once our feet were rested and we escaped the toy store with Brody we headed off to dinner at Mars 2112. It was recommended as a fun place for the kids and turned out to be great. We were worried about the wait on the green holiday but this place was not busy and we walked right in. It was perfect for the worn out Mom and Dad. They theme of the restaurant is obviously a space and alien environment. The menu was built around the theme and when you enter they take you in a simulated space ship and "rocket" you up to the restaurant. Once inside it is like a cave...very cool.
Again the kids chose from the menu based on their budget and it was even more great fun. They enjoyed getting out their money and paying Dad at the end of the meal.
We are now all blasted back down to earth and Jerry is snoring. Poor Dad was really put through the ringer. The kids are all asleep and I am ready to turn off the lights. I noticed one really great thing today. Whether it be playing in the back yard on the tramp or riding quads at the river or taking a bite out of the Big Apple we have an enjoyable and wonderful time being together as a family!! And...Jerry and I do not know what life would be like without our little bitta bo....he completes our family....we are so greatful he is finally here to join in the fun!
We had a lot of other fun pics today. I am including the link to snapfish where I uploaded all the photos. I am also uploading a couple of videos of the kids ice skating. Enjoy!http://http//www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=277645670/a=57348796_57348796/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish
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