New York continued

We were up bright and early again this morning and headed out to Rockefeller Center. We had Dunkin Doughnuts and hot chocolate with a view of the skating rink. Nothing like a major sugar rush first thing in the morning. We took the ride to the Top of the Rock for some outstanding views of the city.....and did I mention it was really cold this morning and even colder 69 stories up.

We tried hanging out at the Today show, but it was pretty boring for the kiddos and honestly, I didn't want my kids hearing all the terrible news they were sharing. Bill and the boys got in a short line for Nintendo World. Earlier there were about 100 people lined up waiting for a chance to buy a Wii. They get Wii's in everyday and everyday there is a line to get one. Abbey and I headed out to the American Girl store (again!). As we walked past the Today show, Mr. Al Roker was out doing the weather and with him was none other than Jordin Sparks, the reigning American Idol. Although, she didn't sing, it was still very exciting to see her and hear her promote her new album. I felt like a crazy paparazzi snapping photos of Jordin. I think I was more excited than Abbey.

After our brush with fame, Abbey and I continued on to the AG store and got her doll's hair done at the Doll Beauty Shop. Marisol, her doll, got the style of the month, the Triple Flip. Some of the dolls waiting to get their hair done looked pretty rough, they really needed the makeover.

We took a taxi to Max Brenner's Chocolate by the Bald Guy (recommended by my friend Patti). It was a pretty impressive place. It is a chocolate emporium. We had lunch and for desert ordered chocolate fondue which came with your own little "campfire" to roast your marshmallows. Abbey ordered a kids desert which involved a crepe, gummy bears, vanilla ice cream and a flask of chocolate syrup.

The rest of the day was uneventful....we came back to the hotel for a nap, trying to get our body clocks working correctly. Bill ended up going around the corner and picking up McDonalds for dinner. We ate in our room and watched "Nancy Drew" on pay per view.

Tomorrow is our last day here and we have to work in the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island and the American Museum of Natural History. Abbey and I have another date with AG place for dinner and a show. Hopefully, we can stay awake all day and squeeze in everything.