Sunday, June 17, 2012

Boston, New York, & Washington D.C.

We left Cooperstown Friday morning and headed to Boston.  It was a beautiful drive.


Our first stop in Boston was a Whale Watching Cruise.  After finding the parking garage and paying $35 to park we boarded the boat.  I have to say I was very excited.  I love whales and was so glad my family was willing to do this with me.

Hunter and Haley with Boston in the background

We passed many wind turbines on our trip.  In 2nd grade we study natural resources so I had to snap pictures to show my class.




Finally after an hour and 1/2 we were out far enough to see whales.
our first look

there were two
 This is the best shot I got of the whale coming out of the water.






We left the Whale Watching and headed to check in the hotel.  It was a little stressful trying to figure out Boston and get parked at the hotel.  I had pricelined the hotel and got a good deal at the W hotel.  Well to say I was out of my comfort zone is an understatement.  They did not have self parking.  It was valet only.  Well the OCD in me had a problem handing over my keys. LOL  



We went to eat at a place called Rock Bottom.  It was right across from our hotel.  Rob got the largest plate platter of nachos we have ever seen.

After dinner the kids and I walked next door to the 7 Eleven.  We got 4 Fiji waters for the price of 1 at the hotel.  The kids were shocked at how over priced things were at the hotel.


Hunter & Haley in front of our hotel

 Haley and I decided we were going to shower and stay in the room while the boys went to the Red Sox game.   Robbie & Hunter had seats right next to the green monster. 




We are now off to New York City.  After checking in at the hotel and having them park the car yet again.  We headed to Time Square to eat and start sight seeing.

 The M & M store was a hit with the kids.
 They each fixed their own bags of M&M's.



Rob and Hunter spotted a Lambroghini and had to have a picture.

We took many trips on the subway.  

We went to Battery Park to see the Statue of Liberty.



We visted the 9-11 memorial.  They are working on the Freedom Towers.
 The memorial is beautiful.  All the victims names are etched in the metal.  It was overwhelming standing there looking at the beautiful waterfall and seeing all the names of the people who went to work on Tuesday, September 11th 2001 not knowing they would never go home.



We decided to meet the Hubers at Central Park.  Below you will see the map readers and the relaxers.
Wendy, Robbie & Haley reading the map

The relaxers

The boys playing in Central Park.

Haley climbing the rocks during their game of hide-n-seek in Central Park.

Haley & Nicole

my beautiful girl

Will, Logan & Hunter
 Back on the Subway
Darren, Logan, Hunter & Rob

Toys R Us Time Square

Time Square

The Feathers in Time Square

Radio City Music Hall

Rockefeller Center

NYC Skyline


Sunday Morning we woke up and left NYC headed to Philadelphia.  
Independence Hall

Liberty Bell

Phillies Stadium



This is Cal Ripkin's stadium it's hard to see from 80mph on the interstate



We left Philly and headed to D.C.  After a relaxing evening in the hotel and a good nights sleep we were ready four our tour.  On Monday we toured Washing D.C.  
US Capital


Navy Memorial

White House


Pentagon
 We took a lunch cruise that was included in our tour.

Jefferson Memorial

I love these people!!!

FDR Memorial
 This is Rob's favorite quote and it was etched in the wall at the FDR Memorial.
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."


The new MLK jr. Memorial

Arlington Cemetary

Great pic by Hunter

Hiroshima Memorial

Korean War Memorial

Lincoln Memorial




World War II Memorial

We enjoyed our day in D.C.  I am so thankful we had the opportunity to take this trip.  I love my family and I'm very thankful that God blessed me with them.  I also thank God for a very safe trip.

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