A Day Trip to Philly

Recently, Bear and I wrote down all of the stuff we want to do while living on the East Coast. We could fill up everyday for the next 6 months with the activities we have on our list thus far. However, there are a couple things on that list that are must dos, and one of them was a day trip to Philadelphia. I have been to Philly multiple times for work events and visiting friends but Bear has never 'officially' been. So we played history buff tourists for a day and made our way around the 'city of brotherly love'.  please excuse the horrible quality of iphone pics. If you have any other fun suggestions of things to do in Philly, please share with us. 

^A picture in front of love sign is a must if you visit Philly. I fell in love with this city many years ago when I came for a work event and I have been talking it up to Bear for years.^  

^Bear is standing on the Independence Hall lawn. The Liberty Bell sits to the left of him and Independence Hall is right across the street. The grave site of Benjamin Franklin. ^

^ The Christ Church Burial ground and the outside of the Free Masons building ^

^^Philadelphia City Hall^^

^Inside Independence Hall. This room is where the Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were debated and adopted. ^

^Last but not least, the Reading Terminal Market. We stopped and had lunch at Dinic's Pork and Beef shop. The pulled pork sandwich was pretty tasty.^

Philly, you have always held a special place in my heart. From all the history to the yummy food (don't worry, we will be back to taste test cheese steaks and pretzels) you have never disappointed.

A Thanksgiving in Philadelphia

This year I am thankful for many things, a supportive husband, a wonderful doggy, good health, a house that has started to become a home, and great friends (just to name a few).  Friends have become a second family to us now that we live so far away from our own family.  This Thanksgiving I was extremely thankful to be spending the holiday with the Lindsay, Casey and the cutest one of all, Jack. We had a such a wonderful time eating yummy food, enjoying Thanksgiving and the first snow fall of the season, going on a beautiful walk, reading bedtime stories to Jack, and going downtown to a German Christmas Village. It was relaxing, enjoyable, and very special to be around such amazing friends. 

A Trip to Philadelphia

You have the kind of friends that you say hi to at work, & then you have good friends, like the kind you talk to on the phone at least once a week or the kind that you call or see on special occasions but it seems like you had just seen each other yesterday. You start off exactly where you left off.  I have a couple of these friends, one happens to be Lindsay. 

We met in high school and have been friends ever since. She is a shining example and always has been in my life. We use to have sleep overs almost every single night during summers, we would stay up late and talk about boys and our big plans of traveling the world together. Our big plans got ruined by husband, that we are so very grateful for. As our lives went on and we drifted in and out of contact for a couple years. Only calling or texting when something 'special' was happening. I regret that time and not making a better effort to be a better friend. 

Anyways, last spring I got a phone call from Lindsay saying that they are packing their bags and heading to the East Coast. Casey, her husband, got into dental school! I was ecstatic, jumping up and down to be exact. This past week was my first trip to Philadelphia to visit and it was wonderful. I had such a great time just hanging out and talking, playing with Jack, and being around some of my favorite people. I can't wait for the next visit. 

While I was there we took a trip to the reading terminal market and walked around looking at all the yummy food. I also got the opportunity to take some family pics for them. Go visit my photo blog to see more. They are an adorable family.  

P.S I was to busy talking and enjoying my time. I forgot to take pictures. Oh well, there is next time.