We were heading toward New Jersey for some meetings Chris attended for work. On the way we stopped in Philadelphia and saw the Liberty Bell.
This is the room where the Constitutional Convention occured. The original woodowork still remains. How amazing to see this room where the miracle of the Declaration of Independence was sparked and a new nation formed!
They have even preserved the old outhouses, though they are not open for public use. Joseph had to "go" really bad!
These are some cool planes on display at McGuire AFB. My little Ben LOVES planes! He has to check out any plane he sees. The large plane is the C-141 which Chris flew before the C-17. the smaller plane is an F-4 - the fighter plane of the Vietnam Era.
We left McGuire a few days later and headed north. On the way, we stopped at Liberty Park and took a ride out to the Statue of Liberty. It was a beautiful day, sky clear and in the mid-70's. Lady Liberty was a beauty and it was a special event to talk with the kids about how she came to the United States. "Give me your tired and your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free, the wretched refuse from your teeming shores..."
Afterwards we headed up to Connecticut to visit with Chris's sister Linda and her husband Steve. I can't believe it but I didn't get a picture of all of us. I guess that means we will just have to get together again! We enjoyed hiking on their property and also eating ice cream at Rich's Dairy. Delicious.
Then we headed to Palmyra New York to attend the Hill Cumorah Pageant.
Here is a family shot of all of us!
Joseph and Ben in front of American Falls
Sammy hamming it up in front of Horseshoe FallsWe finished out our trip by heading to Niagara Falls, NY. We parked the car and walked the path to see the great American Falls and Horseshoe Falls. They are massive and powerful. At Horseshoe Falls, the force of the water hitting the bottom of the falls creates a pervasive mist. The mist is everywhere! Standing at the top, you are encompassed by the mist.
4 comments:
Too cool!! We hope to get to Palmyra next summer. We'll have to pick your brains when we see you in Sept.
It's a little alarming that Sam appears to be on the other side of the protective pole! Sounds like you lived to tell about it:) What a neat trip! Boys are an adventure (i now have 3 myself) but you have always been a good example of enjoying the ride:)
Hi Rachel! Hope all is well we miss you guys. I would have loved if you guys could have moved to California but you seem to be in a really great place. Take care!
Saturday was both happy and sad for me. I miss my BYU friends. Go Cougars!
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