Christine

Photographing Christine was such fun. She is such a pretty girl and looks great in anything. She requested to have a photo session for her Birthday...I hope I accomplished the best birthday Present ever. Perhaps not, but I still had so much fun! Thanxs Christine.

"Family Road Trip 2008, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Rhode Island, and Atlantic City"

The First length of our trip, Washington D.C. My Ricky and I, considering the kids our fast asleep in the back seat.

My Ricky is so cute.

18 Hours. I don't know what was more amusing; the GPS or the endless freeway.

The JFK Eternal Flame. Not that bit amusing to the kids. Some day they will realize why everyone was so silent.

As many of you know, my husband is still in the Air Force and serving our country proudly. About a year ago, he took his 3rd deployment overseas to Afghanistan. While there, he lost a friend and fellow Airman who was shot by a snyper. Now, a year later, we made it a point that My Ricky visit his dear friend in Arlington and pay his respects. It was a bit of a challenge to explain to the kids why daddy was crying and why we were here. But I know that one day they will appreciate the sacrifices that both daddy and his friends have made to live in this country. "We Support Our Troops"

Christian tried to get a drink from the fountain after that long walk up Arlington. But after hearing a plane flying above him, he was instantly intrigued. Isn't he precious?

Finally, we arrived in Philadelphia to visit family. Our first stop, the Love Park. Hunter and Claire did so many different poses in front of the Love Stamp Sculpture, but this is my favorite. It was so nice to be back in a big city for a couple days, the kids liked it as well especially when it came to spending time with the family. Great times!

My boys (sans My Ricky)
My 3 favorite photos from this entire trip.
#1 I love My Ricky....especially when he carries my coffee and my camera equipment. Come to think of it, I have hundreds of pictures of Ricky were he is carrying a Starbucks Coffee. Eventually, I will do a whole blog post on that one day. Stay tuned for that!

#2 Hunter and Claire.

#3 Christain

The Liberty Bell!

Yup...we stopped and had one!

A bit difficult to see, but that is Independence Hall behind the kids. We had such fun that day just soaking up the cool weather by allowing the kids to run and play directly in front of Independence Hall. It was just an amazing feeling to know that so much history was surrounding us in this city, and us as a family we did nothing but enjoy the atmosphere right in the middle of it all. But I have to admit, I got a wonderful feeling thinking that the last time I was here, I was in grade school visiting on an American History Tour. Now I am here with My Ricky and our 3 beautiful children..it was a tender moment. Also, it was quite a treat for Hunter considering we pulled him out of school for 5 days and he had just finished learning about The Liberty Bell and the Declaration of Independence. What a Great Day!

Our kids are just beautiful...Sorry, I need to brag!

Philadelphia....could not get enough of it.

My very handsome Hunter....posing for me on the streets of Philadelphia.

Interesting Story...On one of the days we were staying at our hotel, we entered the room to an awful stench in our room. After calling the front desk, consulting hotel manager, giving the option to move, turning down that choice, new air filter, pin-sol down the drains, and 2 handfuls of frebreeze plug-ins; we were showered with complimentary desserts. The hotel manager started sending up chocolate chip cookies and milk for the kids, then we were sent up a tray of macaroons and a bottle of wine on ice. My Ricky and I couldn't start eating them until we had a bit of photography fun with them. Enjoy...we sure did!

Before eating...

I had fun with them....

photography every angle.

They were so good.