DAY 8: Sunday, October 25, 2009
Since the day we decided to spend this time in New York as a family, Tucker has been talking about the Statue of Liberty. He pointed it out from South Ferry as soon as it was in sight, drawing the attention of strangers around us, and he was impressed by its size, how "big" it was. What impressed me, though, was the thought that while it is indeed an enormous structure, especially if you're two, it represents something so much bigger. To be free is something we frequently take for granted as Americans, but this statue represents all the people who have sacrificed their lives and lifestyles to make our collective freedom a reality. I am so humbled by their service to our country, and I hope my children will know how blessed they are to be part of a stable democracy and take seriously the responsibilities that come with being free.
On a lighter note, follow our footsteps from earlier today as we walked from our apartment in midtown to Greenwich Village for a bite to eat, stopping at a local toy store on the way, before hopping on the subway to South Ferry where we caught a boat to Liberty Island for a date with Lady Liberty herself.
Strapped in and ready to go on a lovely walk in beautiful weather!
Happy Halloween! Storefronts along our route through Chelsea were ready for trick-or-treaters.
A fantastic alternative to FAO Schwarz. Bigger is definitely not always better! We'll be back here.
Henry plays the xylophone. A budding musician? Hmmm...
Bye, bye, toys!
On the road (or sidewalk) again, this time with a new truck.
Flower stand in the Village. Another of my favorite things about New York--affordable fresh flowers everywhere!
I'm pretty sure this is never enforced...
Taking a train from Sheridan Square to South Ferry.
Tucker spots Lady Liberty. Once we disembarked, he was off like a bandit and fled from me every time he saw the camera. Maybe he's finished with the family photo shoots, too. Like father, like son!
Henry plays with lower Manhattan in the background.
Before we left, with both boys falling asleep in the stroller, Wes and I took a trademark shot of ourselves. We wanted to prove we were there, too!
I'm pretty sure this is never enforced... Our food stop, kid-friendly plus we could see the game. Win-win!
Taking a train from Sheridan Square to South Ferry. 
Tucker spots Lady Liberty. Once we disembarked, he was off like a bandit and fled from me every time he saw the camera. Maybe he's finished with the family photo shoots, too. Like father, like son!
Henry plays with lower Manhattan in the background.
Before we left, with both boys falling asleep in the stroller, Wes and I took a trademark shot of ourselves. We wanted to prove we were there, too!
That is an awesome picture of Henry with Lady Liberty behind him! xoxo
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