NYC ~ Steatue of Liberty/ Ellis Island

 September 9, 2011
We decided to make a quick trip up to NYC this weekend and see the Statue of Liberty. Our kids have been talking about it for a year now. The weather didn't look very good. I packed up all our warm clothes and we headed out. When we got ready the morning of, I looked outside and it was blue skies and warm. It was wonderful except for the fact that I had packed cold-weather clothes. It didn't stop us though, we sweated it out!

 The kids liked riding on the ferry. Jaida didn't understand the concept of having to sit still though. I was getting a little bit frustrated and hot!

 Brock was grumpy on the Ferry. Who knows why??

 Good thing she is cute!

 We got off at Ellis Island. We quickly learned that kids could care less about the island. they were most interested in eating lunch and then chasing the endless amount of sea gulls on the island. Jaida would chase them and say,"tweet, tweet".

 The view from Ellis Island.

 Brock apparently didn't know who was taking the picture.

 Lady Liberty~ It is amazing how big she really is.

 The original Torch.

 Everyone was laughing when we took this one. Pierce was so proud to "pick the nose" of the statue! Boys are so fun!

 I Love how Jaida enjoys being with her brothers. They absolutely adore her.

 Pierce wanted to smell her feet to see if they were stinky.

 The boys were laughing so hard when they saw this picture of the Statue of Liberty wearing  these funny pants.

 The view from the top of the pedestal.

 So happy to be there.

 Funny faces.

 Little bit cheesy..

 These crowns were a must have. Trent was nicer than I and bought them for their souvenir.

 They had these on display, they are actual beams from the World Trade Tower 9/11.

Gotta love this cute face. We had a really good time at the Statue. My boys heart NYC!