New York Day 4

This was our last full day in New York. 

Starbucks was to the right of our hotel and this great bagel place was to the left! Our breakfast almost everyday, so yummy!

 We decided to take the Subway one more time and go inside the 9/11 Museum. 

This was the fire station closest to the site.

 Inside the museum, the survivor stairs

 The museum was such a touching remembrance to those that died and a very sombering experience for us.

 Pieces from the Towers that they recovered.

 By the Numbers

 We spent about 2.5 hours in the museum and could have easily spent more.

Next, we went up the One World Observatory. It had 102 floors, the tallest building in the western hemisphere. 

 Amazing views

 Then, we stopped for dessert! SO Delicious!

Last stop on the Subway was to the American Museum of National History!

One final stroll through Central Park. It was probably my favorite part of New York, and we didn't explore half of it.

 Our NY trip started when we bought tickets to David Crowder and Mercy Me.

It was finally showtime!

Walking to dinner at Pasta Lovers.

 The iconic Radio City Music Hall

 Ready for the show!

 Some old ladies behind us were booing us and asked us to sit down, but we kept standing and worshipping!

Micah Tyler, David Crowder, and Mercy Me was all incredible! Excellent show!

#hartzeveryday2019 Week 42

Day 297: Kicked off our character unit by dressing like our favorite characters!

Day 298: Supporting and cheering on our Astros!

Day 299: Not exactly the birthday post I was thinking for Brian! I took him to the ER earlier due to his vision going black twice, and we are still waiting on tests and to see the doctor. Thankful all his tests came back fine.

Day 300: Brothers!

Day 301: TCCA conference! Got to meet Hamish Brewer and present on Podcasts in the classroom!

Day 302: Celebrating Brian's birthday!

Day 303: Swim meet Sunday! Lincoln swam 6 races and did the 50 Free, 50 Back, 25 Breast, and 25 Fly for the first time. Jackson broke 6 minutes in the 500 Free.

New York Day 3

We were up early on Monday morning to head to Live with Kelly and Ryan! 

We left our hotel at 6:35am and were afraid we weren't early enough. We had tickets but they were general seating. People that showed up with priority tickets got to go in front of us. 

Ryan came outside to tape a promo video while we were waiting. The girls behind me asked for a picture and he stopped. He was walking away, and Brian yelled "Ryan, can we get a picture here?"

And, he stopped, Can you believe it?!?!?!

Ahhh, I can't!

We were able to get in, but had to sit in the balcony. We could see and hear everything wonderfully. Ryan and Kelly were great! Jenny McCarthy and Nina Dobrev were the guests for the live show. 

 They ended up taping a few extra guests as well. So, we saw Jimmy Smitts and Kelly's husband, Mark Consuelos.We were able to move down for that, but honestly we could hear and see better from the balcony. 

Such a FUN morning!! 

So glad we decided to get tickets and go.

From the studio, we headed to The Smith for lunch and everything was delicious. I loved the outdoor patio.

We spent the rest of the afternoon being tourists. We went to Rockefeller Plaza, The Lego Store, shopping on 5th Street,

 NBC Studios, Macy's on 34th Street, 

FAO Schwartz,

 and took in all the sights as we walked around!

We took a break in Central Park.

 Easily one of my most favorite places in New York City.

 We didn't even make it more than 1/4 of the way through Central Park. 

 We had dinner and dessert at Juniors. What a cupcake!!

It only rained this night and we shopped for souvenirs for the boys.

 Another great (30,000 step) day in New York!! Definitely living the dream! :) 

#hartzeveryday2019 Week 41

Day 290: Spring Creek Teacher Night

Day 291: I love seeing my boys having fun at school!

Day 292: Brian took Jackson to a NF concert! 

Day 293: Pumpkin Bash at church.

Day 294: Lincoln made the candy corn banner!

Day 295: Rook night!

Day 296: Twinning!