"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Posted in FAMILY on May 6th, 2015
Founded in 1695! Christ Church was the church where many of our founding fathers/mothers worshiped. Back in the day, families would financially reserve their pews. The closer to the front, the more expensive…#70 is the pew where Ben Franklin and his wife sat… Pews 56-58, as shown in this box is where George Washington and […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 6th, 2015
This was probably one of the highlights for the whole family. Established in 1773, this tavern was a place where many of our founding fathers spent their time. The room that we ate in is called the Long Hall. It was where they had Washington’s pre-inaugural ball, and other things of history. You can read more […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 6th, 2015
While David was in meetings, we spent the morning at the Museum of Natural History. They had a nice little butterfly exhibit. We learned that one of the differences between moths and butterflies is that the moth does not eat in its adult form. They live off their own body and die in a week. […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 6th, 2015
A few shots of the lovely yard where we stayed…
Posted in FAMILY on May 6th, 2015
The oldest prison in America, this is a fun, unique, and kind of creepy tour that you can visit in Philadelphia. Eastern State Penitentiary’s website is full of information and worth reading if you have time. The original prison was created to have solitary cells for prisoners to fully spend time alone, and with God, to […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 6th, 2015
While David was visiting a client, the boys and I walked along the lovely main street (germantown Ave.) of the neighborhood Chestnut Hill. Full of gift stores, boutiques, little markets, and eateries, we were not able to see it all before having to head back. It’s the kind of neighborhood one dreams of, with everything […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 6th, 2015
The weather could not have been any better. Philadelphia is a lovely and easy city to walk around. Here’s a snippet of one of our walks…. Love Park, with City Hall in the background… Across the street from Love Park is a public art installation, with large game pieces from various games scattered around… […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 6th, 2015
Talking with friends, this was a “must see”. So glad we did. We spent more time than expected because the boys were so into it. The exhibits are very interesting and right up a tween boys alley. We were completely floored to discover the special exhibit, “The Art of the Brick”, a display of art […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 5th, 2015
David has a good number of clients in the Philadelphia area. He wanted to meet with them and decided to make it a business/family trip! It was the first time for the boys and I, and we were excited to share this adventure. After a full day flight, dinner, and one night at an airport […]
Posted in FAMILY on Apr 25th, 2015
My aunt and uncle purchased a house in Palm Desert about five years ago. We just have not been coordinated enough to get down to visit them while they are there (they winter bird there, and spend the other half of the year in WA state). Finally, we made the trip! Unfortunately, we made the […]