4th of July

For the fourth of July we got to go to Philadelphia! It was fun to be there over the 4th because this is where the liberty bell is, the declaration of independence was signed there, Ben Franklin's buried there, etc. We drove to Philly on Sunday afternoon (about a 2 hour drive) following Bree, Nic, Michelle, and Joseph. (Michelle and Joseph are Bree's mom and brother who were in town for the past week and a half) Sunday night they went and saw the Amish communities and Alex and I just went to dinner and saw the University of Pennsylvania. On Monday we got up and went to the parade. After that we saw the liberty bell, independence hall, etc. We had planned to go to the Benjamin Park and watch Sara Bareilles and fireworks, but it was soo crowded and we were exhausted so we just headed home around 7:30. 

 Oh hey Abe

 and there's George

 Ben Franklin's grave

 We had to get a Philly Cheesesteak!

 Behind us are the stairs Rocky runs up in the show. If you look closely you can see his statue

 Miss America

 In Independence Hall, where the Declaration was signed

 This is the Mint, where coins are made

 I wish we captured how cute these apartments were!!

When we got home we landed right at the redbox. This is a nightly routine for us! haha

This was a great once in a lifetime experience to have, and I am so glad we got this oppurtunity. BUT I do look forward to being able to spend the 4th with my family next year. There's nothing quite like a bbq and fireworks with your family and neighbors! I miss everyone soo much!