After having a special bagel breakfast with the Amatores, the five of us headed into the city for a day of exploring. It was a day of transportation; subways, boats and cabs, oh my!
Our first stop was the battery park ferry where the ranger took a liking to the boys and let them try his special hat before boarding the ferry to Liberty Island.
Because our entire family did not reach the heigh requirement to climb Lady Liberty, we explored the Island, and had lunch in the courtyard right next to the statue. The guys really loved The Statue of Liberty - Finn said her flame looked like a giant rubber duck (and he was right)
We took the ferry back (not stopping at Ellis Island this trip)
Everyone loved the skyline and view of NYC
Back in Manhattan, we took a cab to SOHO. The boys decided that what they really wanted to do was go to the Scholastic Book Store (the only one in the country). Much to their surprise, outside waiting for us was CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS himself! Their favorite book character.
Once inside, they went into the magic school bus, and explored everything the store had to offer before choosing their special gifts. Nannie and Pop Pop gave them spending money and Gill and I bought each boy one treat as well.
Sully got PETE the Cat stuffed animal and PETE Goes to the Beach Book
Patrick chose Super Diaper Baby Vol. 1 & 2
Finn got an Art Book about drawing Star Wars characters and a new Star Wars book
After our special outing, we took the subway back to brooklyn and then went out to dinner with the Amatores to celebrate Aunt Rosemarie's Birthday.
What a day!
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