The Art of Lego

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We built some solid memories yesterday. It was a fun preview day at Legoland in New York. I went with my niece and nephew. They drove from Conneticut and I from New Jersey. Both of our drives took about two hours and we each were about an half hour late. I pulled in to my parking space, and to our surprise, we ended up right next to each other! What are those odds??? It was a rainy morning, but again luck was on our side, not one raindrop fell on us. We were ready for anything, since the park had not officially opened yet. We were happy to get on most of the rides with very short lines. The Dragon ride was the best! We had a great bar b q for lunch. It was a perfect day to get some walking in, and see the amazing creations made of legos. They have recreated the major cities of the USA and even the town of Goshen, where Legoland is located. New York was spectacular and makes me want to go soon more then ever! Enjoy a full video of New York in my stories on Instagram and Facebook today. As I drove home and approached the Driscoll bridge I drove into a giant rainbow. Quote for the day: One of the reasons I love using LEGO bricks is because it makes the art very relatable and accessible; folks can connect with the art almost on a different level because they have played with it or their kids have played with it. Nathan Sawaya Song of the Day: New York Serenade Bruce Springsteen I still get chills listening to the paino in the beginning of this song.

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