Lady Liberty

Our first real outing this week was to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

While driving, this was our first real view.

We were so excited!! The boat ride over was fun and Ellis Island was very

interesting but the children became board really quickly.

We could have spent a lot more time listening and learning

but time and patients were quickly fading.

There was even a place where you could find

your own ancestors and see when they entered into the

United States.

The tour starts at our majestic flag

waving to all who enters.

My family sitting in front of New York.

The view was absolutely beautiful,

but I have no desire to live in such cramped quarters!!

Notice Brayden,

sneaking into this picture!

For a little boy who wouldn't take professional pictures

he sure like to take pictures with Mimi and Popi.

Our Lady Liberty.

There are too many amazing facts about her

but here are just a few I found interesting.
She stands moving,

she faces all who enter from the sea, welcoming each and every one of them,

Her index finger is 8 feet long,

She stands 22 stories tall

and even though that doesn't sound so tall for us

imagine a world where the tallest building was 5 stories.

The seven spikes on her crown represent the seven continents.

The bronze that covers her is only as thick as 2 pennies put together.

The symbolism is so amazing.

Definitely a trip worth taking!!

The yellow people on the grass is Brayden, Blake, Ab's and Daddy.

I thought this picture was cool since you can see how big she really is.

Such a fun day!

Great company and

a great learning experience

as we stood in awe of our Statue of Liberty.