REFLECTIONS.....

As I think through the trip, from beginning to end, I learned a few things along the way ...

     It's always fun to watch your kid perform.

     Your heart bursts with pride at their accomplishments,

     and hurts over their defeats.

     God's voice is in the wind and the rain and it is VERY powerful!

     Husbands don't do well when the GPS malfunctions.

     All kids think about is the next meal and what time the pool closes!

     It's hard to be lost for 45 minutes and keep your cool.

     History is rich.

     Kids don't always appreciate it.

     People are much more patriotic on the East Coast.

     Freedom came at a price and the people who fought for it were real.

     The Bible is the foundation this country was built on.

     Beauty comes in many forms.  Sometimes surprising.

     Time spent with your family is invaluable! 

     The waves on the beach put things in perspective.

     God is good and His blessings are too many to count.

     There's no place like home!

Thanks for coming along.  It really was a trip of a lifetime.  Rhonda    

    

    

    

THE END OF THE JOURNEY

The last night of our trip, enjoying the hot tub

                                                              Goodbye to our lovely van

 Back to the familiar tram at the airport

Up, up and away!

It was beautiful ....

 We drove right into the sunset .....

She went down with the sun

Back where it all started

A BEAUTIFUL BEACH, NEW LONDON, CONN

We took our time heading back to New Jersey and stopped for the afternoon at a very beautiful beach.  The pictures really speak for themselves.....

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE AND WHAT BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN!

GOD HAS BLESSED US BEYOND MEASURE .....

BOSTON

One thing we decided to do differently while in Boston was to stay right downtown.  We didnt want to have to drive around in the city or waste our time running back and forth.  So, we stayed at the Sheraton and they upgraded us to a room with a view - the kids were in awe at the beautiful accomodations.  Take a look ....

Our room was on the 17th floor

The very rainy view of the city

                  The fountain we looked down on that had lights changing color.  It was very pretty.
Another bonus, according to the kids, is that they didnt have continental breakfast but, they did have a Starbucks in the lobby.  Just added to the "spoiled" factor!

The very beautiful pool!!

We tried to make the most of our time there in spite of the pouring rain!

Onto the trolley

The driver got out for a break and Chris pretended to be in charge of the tour.  He even checked some tickets of a few new passagenger and told them to find a seat.

The original Post Office

I was just snapping pictures left and right.  There are so many wonderful buildings and monuments.

A memorial to the 9-11 victims.  Each of their names are carved into the glass.

Maddie just couldn't stay awake any longer.  It was nap time in spite of the hilarious tour guide!

 Chris was crying from laughing so hard.  He was calling Sam at this point to have him hear the guy.


Waiting to go on the Harbor Tour



                                The Boston Harbor nearly fogged in.  It was still a beautiful place!

The USS Constitution