Your a NICE one Mr Grinch

We had the fun experience to see an advance screening of the new Grinch Movie. We stayed up way past bedtime and had a great time. We had to go to AMC Theatre Empire 25 which was a great adventure just getting there. Manhattan is a great place for Pokémon Go so you know we were happy.

After parking we made our way to the theater we waited on the screening line outside. Thank God the weather was not bad so it was nice to stand out there and see all the bright lights, signs and Poke Stops, lol. We def do not go to Times Square enough so it was good to take it in. We did not have to wait long to get our bright yellow (almost green) wristbands and cool Grinch recyclable bag. We had not been to this movie theater before so it was a site to see, such a big place. We had to go up about 4 escalators so it felt like we were going to the Grinch's mountain Mount Crumpit to watch his new movie. Leave it to the Grinch to make us work for the advance screening, lol.

There were penalty of kids in the heart and the event organizer from Universal welcomed them all. We got our snacks (aka dinner) super quick thanks to the AMC Stubs Membership and were ready for the movie. The re vamp of this classic was super cool for grown ups and kids alike. I expected my critters to fall asleep but all the Grinch's new gadgets and Pharell as the narrator kept them wide awake. It was great to hear the Grinch song which reminded me of when I used to watch this movie with my mom. It was a nice treat to meet some new characters (Fred the reindeer) and even see my favorite guy Max have more of a role.

                                 

Of course we all have our different favorite parts but mine has to be the message that is constant no matter how many times they remake this great film. The message of that Christmas is more than just stuff it is the special feeling that you feel when you have our friends and family around sipping hot chocolate in a nice warm room. I would love my critters to hold on this message when the December madness begins.
                     

I hope you all use this long weekend to get into the Christmas spirit with the new Grinch movie. Put on your favorite green outfit and grab your crew and head out to see this great holiday film. It is a great way to gear up for the fast approaching holiday season. Let me know what your favorite part(s) was. Enjoy and Season's Greetings!

Harvest Fest 2018

So as we say good bye to Halloween & October and Hello to the end of Daylight savings & November I wanted to share a nice time that we had during the Fall Halloween season.

Harvest Fest is such a fun event. We are big fans of the Ridge Hill area so we try to go to all the events they host. This event was on a great weather day not to hot or cold, just right to show off our Halloween costumes. I was not feeling super great, was fighting a cold but I had a wonderful time with my family and friends. We were all in the sprit and had costumes on.
     

The event was like a street fair with tons of food items to taste. From pizza, to apple cider dounts to our pick beef or chicken empanadas. Some of our favorite places were the tents that gave us the chance spin some wheels and win cool stuff. We spun the wheel at Rock and Jump and Lord and Taylor. I was happy with the 3 spins my critters took. We got the nice reusable tote bag and water bottle, candy and mini pumpkins. Free parking would have been nice but that might have been asking for too much, lol.

Meet Mr Greedy Goat, lol

Next we had said hi to the animals in the petting zoo. There was a line to get in the pen with them so we waved and pet from the outside. The goats were quick and trying to get everyone's yummy freshly popped popcorn.  Next my hubby and I stole a few minutes alone without the critters to toast to life. We had some complimentary samples of new beers and whiskey. I think the shot (or two) of whiskey definitely helped out my cold, lol.
                                   

Last learned out to square dance at the tent at the end of the street. We had lots of good times at this annual fun event. I am happy to be making this a new family tradition for us. We ended the day with a nice filling meal at our one of  our favorite restaurants Yard House. Of course you know we played some Pokémon Go, that is the newest addition to all the adventures we take.

             

If you did not get to join in all the fun during Harvest Fest then you should definitely check out the next Ridge Hill Event next weekend November 10th, Ring In The Season starting at 5pm.