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August 13, 2005
We met Buzz Aldrin!
We met Mary at the Paramus Barnes and Noble. She had called me earlier to let me know that the parking lot was full and suggested a parking alternative. Luckily, I managed to follow a couple guys to their car and I snagged their spot. When we walked into the store, the girls were oohing and aahing over the store! LOL. Our local bookstore looks nothing like this two floor B&N. They were impressed.
I had to call Mary on her cell to figure out where she was in the store. When she said to look up, I did and there she was, waving away. She said that the books that were to be signed were on the counter right next to us. I looked and there were none at all. Crap. I walked over to the information desk and asked if there were any more copies. The man handed me the very last book. I also grabbed another Buzz Aldrin book just so I could get it autographed and we headed upstairs to meet Mary.
The line was pretty long but luckily, we jumped right in with Mary. I am sure the guy behind us wasn't happy. Too bad for you buddy. We weren't the only people doing that and besides, the line was moving at a slow but very steady pace. At one point, we saw a B&N employee pushign a handcart with a stack of the books. I ran out of line and grabbed a copy, then went back and snagged another. They were already signed by Buzz. Mary very graciously swapped her unsigned books with our already signed books so the girls could get them autographed. I think we only waited about an hour before we were atthe very front of the line. Buzz was very nice - he signed the books and even shook both girls hands. ::Eldest later said that she wouldn't wash her hand ever again:: I also shook his hand. There was another man sitting next to him who was also autographing the book. His name is Wendell Minor. I complimented him on the illustrations in the book. They really were beautiful.
After we got out autographs, Husband brought the girls downstairs to get a drink while Mary and I (quickly) browsed through the music section. We headed back downstairs and found Husband, looking rather frazzled, and the girls. We decided to go to get a drink at the cafe while Husband got an opportunity to browse around B&N child-free. Eldest ordered a hot chocolate, Youngesta pepsi and I chose a Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino Blended Crème. OMG. It was heaven in a plastic cup. We sat for a little while and enjoyed our drinks before we had to bring the girls to the restrooms. We shopped and had a very nice time.
We finally got back home around 1130pm. It was so worth the trip.
Youngestand her copy of the book
Eldest - looking adorable as usual.
Eldest meeting Buzz Aldrin
Buzz signing the book. The man next to him, Wendell Minor, illustrated the book.
Buzz shaking Eldest's hand. Thank goodness Mary got this photograph. I missed taking a photo of him shaking Youngest's hand. She stepped right up to shake his hand. She wasn't shy about it at all.
Posted by Cate at August 13, 2005 10:57 AM
Comments
Very cool story Kate! Glad the girls had a good time.
Posted by: Kathy at August 13, 2005 01:46 PM
THAT is awesome!
How fortunate your children are for your enthusiasm.
: )
Posted by: Christina at August 13, 2005 02:24 PM
Very cool! :-) great pic's too!
Posted by: Chris at August 13, 2005 04:33 PM
That is beyond cool! Your girls are too lucky to have such a great mom!
Posted by: Theresa at August 14, 2005 07:54 AM
You met Buzz Aldrin?! That is soooooo cool. Seriously. And the picture of Moira hugging the book is priceless!
Posted by: zonker at August 14, 2005 11:54 AM
That is so cool! We really need more heroes/roll models like him. :-D Great pics too!!
*hugs*
Posted by: Karen at August 14, 2005 04:13 PM
adorable pics! and what a great time you had!! something those two can treasure always. : )
Posted by: amelie at August 14, 2005 06:42 PM
Oh, how cool! Buzz Aldrin is a true American Hero - I'm impressed, though, that your daughters even know who he is!
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