Sunday, November 8, 2009

Philly

We did it all for the cheese steaks. Though we saw many of the sights of Philadelphia, let's just be honest. We were there to eat a cheese steak. We are not history buffs, we are foodies. And even though we got the sandwiches later in the day after the sight seeing, we'll just go ahead and address the pictures now. What?! It was a good sandwich.

This was the line for Pat's. In the background you can see Geno's. Don't waste your time on the flashy neon lights of Geno's (seen in the background). Go to Pat's. Okay, so I've never tasted Geno's, but Pat's was mighty fine.

Ahhhh..... I love this picture. It is nerdiness only a Mom can accomplish. Seriously, I know I look like a cheeseball, but I was on cloud 9 after my sammy. Oh, and yes, Cyrus did have crumbs on him. You can't eat with your child in a baby carrier without getting something on them. Poor kid. It's my experience that he's going to be getting a lot more crumbs on him in the upcoming months.

And on to the sight seeing. This is Betsy Ross' house. I don't know. She's just some lady who made some flag.

Attempt at a family picture in front of Independence Hall. Calvin l-o-v-e-d to cooperate in this one.

So, we just cut the kids out of this next one. But don't we parents look like we love the Liberty Bell?

And we're all back for a picture in the room where the Constitution was signed. This was the best part of the tour. You know, the part where our kids just tried to run around through the hallowed room. Then it got better when Wyatt fell down, hit his head, and cried - - - big time. So much that the tour guide had to address it later on. Ahhhh, kids make everything easy.

This is a nice candid shot. Noah loves to catch me off guard (want more? click here). I think that I was standing up from getting something off of the floor. And no, I am not in a bad mood or giving the camera a dirty look. I'm just using a transition face. I guess. Maybe I was mad that I had to stand up.

Some modern art work. We appreciate art. That's why we tried to climb it.

AND, The Philadelphia Museum of Art (aka the steps that Rocky ran up in the Rocky movie). Needless to say, we all ran up the steps and then did that boxing dance where you punch the air and raise your fists. Shameless. I know.

Adorable picture of Wyatt sitting on the steps after he ran them. Yes, he ran them. What a champ.

And this is what Cyrus did all day long. What a cutie pie.

7 comments:

Teresa Johnson said...

Way fun! Oh and I'm pretty sure they have those philly sub places on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives...but I can't remember which one is supposed to be better! Love the pics! Looks like a fun place to go...and that pic of Wyatt on the steps is priceless! So so cute!

cally said...

So FUN!!

I love you guys.

I'm going to watch Rocky now. The one with the RUssian though. That's dramatic.

Lori said...

So jealous of your sights-seen...and your sandwiches-scarfed. Luckeeeee.

Crystal Copeland said...

That has got to be the cutest picture ever of Wyatt! Hands all clasped together, and that serious look on his face. Priceless!

Katie said...

When we went to Philly, we were more excited about the "National Treasure" sites than the actual historical sites....sad, just sad.
I love your candid pictures. Glad they aren't deleted. Maybe we could get together and have an awkward picture party...pretty sure I might win!

sister2sister said...

I climb most modern art and love the liberty bell! Can I be a Shafer? Cuz I know these Ortons I joined aren't coming anywhere near a cheesesteak anytime soon.

Unknown said...

Yo mama must be medicated or completley insane to take a trip like this. So impressive. And you still had energy left to write about it.