We made it to the White House. Always beautiful. They were setting up for the Christmas Tree lighting over the weekend.
I asked Jacob if he wanted to live in the White House when he grew up. He said, "No way! I'm going to be a rock star not the President!"
Next stop was Baltimore. Sorry, no pictures from Baltimore. We got out and Jacob, once again, scootered all over the harbour area. We loved looking at all of the different kind of ships. They had two ship steering wheels (or helms?) at the harbour. Brady kept saying, "Argh!" like a pirate.
After we left Baltimore we headed to Philadelphia. It was getting cold but we wanted to see some sights and have a philly cheese steak. We stopped off at Independence Hall and let the boys run around.
We saw the Liberty Bell. Jacob said, "So...what's the big deal about a big cracked bell?" It is hard to describe to a 6 year old, but it was a big deal for Tod and I to see it.
Here's the picture that Jacob took of Tod and I in Philadelphia. Ha! Yes, that is Tod!
After we left Philadelphia we headed further north to Bayonne, New Jersey. Tod's brother Pat, his wife, Jane, and their adorable 2 year old, Aidan were awaiting our arrival. Jane made yummy spaghetti with meatballs that warmed us up after a chilly day. Then they surprised the boys with a birthday cake and presents! Jacob and Brady's birthdays are about 3 weeks apart. Brady got a cool airport set and Jacob got a Lego ship. Both were a big hit!
As you can tell....Brady instantly took to "Unca Pat".
On Thanksgiving day, we celebrated with Jane's parents and her brother and his family. We Jacob and Olivia hit it off instantly. They are both in Kindergarten and really into school. Jane's Mom (a former teacher) gave them math problems to do to keep them busy and Jacob did a big "YES!" with a fist pump. Brady, Aidan, and twins Will and Logan are all two years old. They all got along perfectly. It was a house full of kids and everyone loved it!
The day after Thanksgiving we headed to see the sights! All Jacob wanted to see was the Statue of Liberty. We went to a great park in Jersey City and we had a great view of Lady Liberty. And yes, Jacob scootered all over Jersey!
This is my favorite picture!!
New York City is always an adventure. I was a little nervous about taking the boys into the city, but everything went smoothly. We took the Lincoln Tunnel into the city. Jacob thought it was really cool that we were under water. He wondered why they didn't have glass around it like the aquarium. I'm sure we don't want to see what is in this water!! We went straight to Time Square. The boys loved all of the lights. Brady kept saying, "Big giant buildings!" It was very exciting to be in NYC over the holidays.
After our fun trip to see Pat, Jane, and Aidan we headed to Hershey, PA. Who doesn't like Hershey's? It was all decorated for Christmas. Got us in the spirit of the season. We went on the factory tour. The boys loved seeing how chocolate is made. Tod and I loved the smells! Yum!
All of the street lights are big Hershey Kisses.
We found a park and let the boys burn off some energy before heading to our hotel in Hagerstown, MD.
We had such a fun trip and the boys are such great travelers. As you can tell we wore them out!
The last night we were in NJ the boys all got in the tub together. They played nicely, but...
It didn't end well.... Oh, well.
It didn't end well.... Oh, well.
After our fun trip to see Pat, Jane, and Aidan we headed to Hershey, PA. Who doesn't like Hershey's? It was all decorated for Christmas. Got us in the spirit of the season. We went on the factory tour. The boys loved seeing how chocolate is made. Tod and I loved the smells! Yum!
All of the street lights are big Hershey Kisses.
We found a park and let the boys burn off some energy before heading to our hotel in Hagerstown, MD.
We had such a fun trip and the boys are such great travelers. As you can tell we wore them out!
8 comments:
What a fantastic trip! I can't believe you did so much. You must have had a great time.
you just relived my entire childhood!! growing up in baltimore, we spent a lot of time at the inner harbor and dc and philli and took many trips on the train up to nyc. we, however, never did all of those things IN ONE TRIP!!!! holy cow! and to think that jacob scootered the whole time. no wonder he slept in the car. i need a nap just thinking about it.
well, off to plan our trip north. you've inspired me! glad you had such a terrific trip!!!
Well I do know that Tod was initiated into "we won't stop until we've seen it all" traveling, by a certain guy now known as "Gumps".
(((Kat))) what a great blog about an amazing trip. Thanks for sharing details and pictures.
Loved the last shot of drooling sleeping little travelers!
They get that from Gran. ;¬)
Wow, what an amazing trip!!!! I can't believe you packed so many things in! Awesome!
Looks like such a fun trip. Perfect combo of family time and sight seeing- very cool!
For some reason I'm craving Hershey kisses! MMMMMMMM!
What an action-packed trip! Great pictures!!
It was so cool to hear Brady chatting up a storm. And Jacob was so patient with the little guys. You guys are welcome anytime!!!! :)
Wow, what a trip! That's like a lifetime of places to see in a matter of a long weekend- you guys are the ultimate planners! I need you to plan our trip next go around ;) What GREAT pictures!
WOW!! Thanks for sharing your AWESOME trip!!!
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