The Liberty Bell really is huge! (Benjamin wasn't quite as impressed as Will and I were)
But he was super-excited that he could stand on the ledge by the windows and look out … what can we say? the kid likes a good view!
Independence Hall was equally awe-inspiring (though we were a bit disappointed that there was some construction work going on to refurbish the tower).
What an incredible feeling to stand in the very room where our founding fathers debated and then signed the Constitution! The chair you can see over Will's shoulder is the very one George Washington sat in as he led the discussions. It all made me excited to teach our kids about our history, the faith of our fathers, and God's provision for our nation, and then be able to take them to the very places where it all happened! (I'm gonna be such a dorky homeschool mom! :) (And of course, Benjamin will be much more excited about it at that point than he is in this picture :)
Then, after a delicious lunch at a little hole-in-the-wall pizzeria, we made our way to Benjamin's treat for the day … the playground at Franklin Square (give you three guesses who that's named after :)
As far as we can remember, this was Benjamin's first time on a real playground, and he just ate it up! He would have stayed all day, but the wind was getting quite chilly, so we had to call it quits and head back to the hotel. We were all exhausted and just grabbed a quick dinner before we fell into bed. Whew!
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