Pictures from Anthonys Trip

I have finally finished processing Anthony's Philly pictures. I will post a couple of my favorites here but the rest (197 of them) are on a slide show on the right side. He did really good but some pictures had to be really worked over. Enjoy!!!


Metal from the World Trade Center







WWII Mem. On one side it says Alantic and the other says Pacific

Just Plain Tired

We are all just plain tired in this house. No one is really moving yet this morning, so needless to say we didn't make it to church. Anthony is full of stories, not all of them good. He doesn't seem to mind telling me stuff that could get him into trouble. Like the wheelchair races the boys where having in the airport when no one was around.

I can't believe spring break is already over. It has been a mellow week that I really enjoyed, but that is over. Soccer practice starts this week so that means I should be hearing from Jason's baseball coach. We got him a new bat, helmet and some brand new balls for practicing. He wants a baseball bag just like his brother. Anthony starts baseball a little later in April. Actually I am looking forward to it. I like watching the kids the play sports and they like it so much.

After all the trips we made to WalMart yesterday, I still forgot stuff. Yeahhhh, Walmart and Landry that is my day today.

A Picture from Anthonys trip. This was taken at Arlington.

He is Home

We got the call last night at 11:30pm that the bus would be in town at 2:15 to 2:30 am. They arrived at 3:45am. He looked tired but excited. He wanted to wake up Jason and Megan but we told him "NO". I tucked him in at 4:15 and he was snoring by 4:20. What a good kid, he came back with gifts for us all (and his girlfriend). He even saved some money to do some shopping here later. He is still in his jammies right now.

He has over 200 pictures (I am so proud) that I will post later. I will not kill him for the picture of the street from the top of the Empire State building. Yes, he hung my camera out over the edge. This is my old camera, but I still love it. He says he had a good time, but New York was over whelming. He really wants to go back and see more of Washington DC. He and his friends where very impressed to find Steve's cousins Dads name on the Vietnam's Mem. Wall. He didn't find my Great Grandfathers name at Ellis Island but he did find lots of Silva's listed.

I need to go and track down my two youngest. They are hanging out at the ice cream store eating root beer floats and playing chess. The weather is nice and most of the snow we got yesterday is gone. However, we are suppose to get some more.

Have a good weekend!!!

Update

After an hour delay, Anthonys plane is in the air. I will post when he lands.

Anthony's Last Day

Today is Anthony's last day in New York. The trip has gone by so fast. We didn't hear from him last night but they got back to their hotel rooms really late. I am sure he will have lots of stories and pictures to share.



Yesterday we went on a bird watch hike. We only saw one bird and I wonder why. Could it be that my two youngest where yelling, running and have a general good time. We got a map from the Forestry Dept. of all the trails in our area. There are hundreds of them. We picked one that we thought would not be too snow covered and set off. It was very pretty and we can't wait to go back when the snow is all melted. If Steve and I are going to see any birds, we are going to have to go without the loudest of our bunch.

Almost Over

Yep, Anthony's trip is almost over. Today is the last full day they have. He called both last night and this morning. This morning to ask what our relatives names where that came through Ellis Island. I got the last name right but not the first. How many Silvas can be on the list. lol

He says the Empire State building was very cool and New York is really busy. He cracked up at the guy on the corner yelling "I am the black Jesus." At Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, he bumped into what he thought was a wax person. He turn around a grabbed her so the figure wouldn't fall only to find out he was grabbing a real live person. He is very impressed with his hotel room. It has a computer, plasma tv and a view of the Brooklyn Bridge. The kids all thought that the Liberty bell was a fake because it was a lot smaller then they thought it would be.

His day today: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, US Customs House, Trinity Church, Federal Hall, Wall Street, Ground Zero, St. Pauls Church, Broadway to see "Wicked" and Rockefeller Center.

Tomorrow: Midtown Manhattan, Rockefeller Center, St Patricks Cathedral, NBC Store, Fifth Ave., Trump Tower, Tiffanys, NBA Store (where the bulk of Anthony's money will be spent) , FAO Schwarz, then to the airport and home.

What are we doing for the last couple of days? Who cares, it's not as exciting.

Wheres Anthony?

Kind of like the Wheres Waldo game. He has seen Philly and currently in New York City. The list of things he did today is too long to type. Right now he should be in Times Square on his way to the Empire State Building. I can't wait to hear what he thinks about NY.

Yesterday was such a nice day, cold but sunny. Jason and I went for a little hike and ended up getting him some ice cream. He is good to take on a walk because he never stops talking. He really gets your mind off the exercise. Today is colder with a little snow coming down. I drug the dog with me on the walk today and now he is lying here snoring. We have been working on proper dog walking manners and he did really good today.

Heard from the boy again

We heard from him last night and again this morning at 5:45am our time. He is having a great time and sounds super tired. He said they have walked over 17 miles in 2 days. He forgot his camera at the hotel today, but T said she would share hers with him. The Holocaust Mus. made a real impression on him. They don't study that part of history until high school. The social studies teacher came over and did a 45min presentation a couple of weeks ago. It left us parents in tears and the students speechless. She made the kids understand what would have happened to their families had we been Jews in Germany at that time. She also gave the kids great pride in our country and our roles in WWII.

What are they doing today? Well, I will tell you. Ford's Theater, Petersen House, Embassy Row, National Cathedral, National Archives, Smithsonian, Natural History Mus., Air & Space Mus., they have dinner then off to Philadelphia. Nice easy day. lol

Anthony Update

I heard from him yesterday. He said he was having fun and so far everything has been very cool. The flight in was fun and he was tired. The hotel has a pool and they had just finished swimming.

Today they are doing: Capitol Hill, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Mt. Vernon - Home of George Washington, Alexandria - Christ Church, Pentagon City Mall, Lincoln Mem., Korean Mem., Vietnam Mem. Another full day.

HAPPY EASTER

Happy Easter Everyone.

I am just getting ready to wake Megan and Jason up to see if the Easter bunny stopped by. Then we are off to church and their egg hunt. Then to the big community dinner. Every big holiday the area churches and business put on a big dinner. It is right next door to the house and smells sooooo yummy. So Megan and I decided this year we are going. I am really missing Steve and Anthony today. Steve of course is working but might be back late tonight.

Anthony today is visiting the White House, Holocaust Museum, Washington Monument, WWII Memorial, Arlington, Kennedy Gravesides, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (they are laying a wreath there) Changing of the guard, Challenger Memorial, Custis Lee Mansion, Air Force Memorial, Iwo Jima Marine Mem., FDR Mem., Jefferson Mem. Do you think that is enough for today??? Mom and I decided that we are going next time.

Have a wonder Easter and I will post some pictures later.

My Baby is Gone

He left last night at midnight. Right now he is in Mn and his plane has left the gate but still on the ground. I love modern technology. I have been on flightview (thanks Dad) all morning. It actually tracks the flight so I can see where he is at. I know its a little crazy, but me and the kids are having fun with it. Anthony was too funny last night. He finally got excited when he saw his packed suitcase. Well, actually his head was ready to explode when he finally got to hold all his spending money. It was a year of hard hard work, but I think it is going to be worth it.

**UPDATE** He has landed in Washington DC., We have been tracking him all day. flightview very cool website.