The Gazillion Bubble Show

A couple weeks ago we took Jacob and Mason into New York for a fun day out. They are finally at the age where we can actually take them places and not want to stab ourselves. They are pretty self sufficient. We now don't have to take their water bottles every where we go. Or a million snacks. Or a diaper bag. Or a stroller for that matter. But we do still have to take the portable potty, and a change of underwear and pants for Jacob so I guess it's a trade off. We left little Skye at home with Sarah and headed to Times Square for a day full of fun.

Just arrived. Walking around, check out the scene.

We got there early. Early enough to walk around Times Square. They kids were absolutely amazed. I mean, we've taken them into the city before. But as I mentioned I feel like they are just now at the age where they actually notice things. (too bad we're moving soon...sniff sniff)

Can't believe the lights and billboards. Can't stop looking up!

What they were staring at, specifically.

Mason requested that we get a pretzel right away. I think it must be in her "Goodnight NYC" book. That, or she's just really in tuned with the pretzel vendors. So we did that. And they loved their pretzels. Who wouldn't.

Anxiously awaiting a NYC pretzel.

Tasty!

So happy!

Then we went to the main even for the day (well at least in Harvey and my eyes) The Gazillion Bubble show. It was actually a Broadway show for kids. It was essentially an hour show with lots of bubbles. Big bubbles, little bubbles, square shaped bubbles. All the bubbles a 3 1/2 year old could dream about. It was pretty awesome. And for anyone with kids the same age, I'd highly recommend it.

Hangin' out in front of the sign after the show.

After the show we went to have lunch. And the kids ran around a little bit after.

So excited for Spring! And all the flowers. Yay Spring!

After lunch we took the kids to M&M world. They were absolutely in heaven! And Jacob doesn't even really like "emi ems".

After M & M world we decided to take them to the big Toys R Us in Times Square. You know, the one with the ferris wheel inside the store. Luckily you had to be at least 5 or something like that to ride it. Phew...got outta that one. Honestly, the store was a bit overwhelming. So they each got a little toy and we headed back to the car.

The other crazy thing about Times Square is that there are Disney characters walking around everywhere!! And for $1 you can take a pic with them. So who needs to go and stand in long lines at Disney World when you can go to Times Square.

Jacob was a bit squirmy. He had a love hate relationship with all the characters. He wanted to hang out with them, but was a little nervous at the same time.

Buzzzzzzzzz. (jacob looks so tall in this pic!)

Another favorite - Spongebob!

Finished the day with a hug from Minnie and Tigger.

So yeah. We had a great day all around. They kids were totally beat on the car ride home. I was too. But didn't fall asleep with food in my mouth. But maybe that's because I wasn't eating anything at the time.

This next video was taken 15 minutes later. There was a lot of traffic at the Holland tunnel.