We sort of slept in a bit this morning, but it was much needed rest. We didn't wake up until 8:00, which was kind of a late start to get ready, eat breakfast and get down to Battery Park for our 10:00 Statue of Liberty reservations. But the kids were thrilled to have their first ride on a subway, even if we did get on headed uptown versus downtown and have to make a slight out-of-the-way trip to 66
th Avenue. No big deal, it turned out. Our 10:00 time was just a time to get in line, and apparently getting there at 10:20 didn't do anything to mess us up.
Wasn't it too cold to ride on top, you ask? Yes. Yes, it was. Thank you, Lord, for long underwear.
But the view was totally worth it...
I don't even know what to say about this one.
This is as high as you can go up since 9-11. We climbed 153 steps to look up Lady Liberty's dress. A bit disturbing.
This sweet park ranger is the one who let us in to the monument, even though our ticket apparently didn't cover that part. I think he has a bit of a soft spot for kids. Putting him at the security entrance was kind of like having a golden retriever for a guard dog. But he was a talker and spent a few minutes telling my kids to make him proud, because they were his future. He was delightful.
If you've ever wondered what the statue looks like on the inside, this is looking straight up to the top from the inside stairwell.
The place was so swarming with people that there was nowhere inside to eat our very processed and over-priced lunch. It's really, really hard to dip french fries in ketchup wearing gloves. I never knew that until today.
This was our view of the Lady as we departed. This time we were smart enough to ride inside. Unfortunately, everyone else had the same idea. We were crammed in that ferry like cattle. Or perhaps one tired, huddled mass of people, yearning to be free...
Dana came to meet us for dinner tonight, and since there was a slightly important football game on, we hunted for a place where we could catch it. We ended up at a place with MASSIVE big screens and sat right down towards the end of the second quarter. It was bizarre how easy it was. Perhaps NYC at Christmastime truly is magical. Not magical enough to pull off a win against Florida, but who couldn't have been proud of the Tide tonight?
Afterwards, we walked over a couple of blocks to Rockefeller Center to see the tree at night. Us and about 50,000 other people.
Even with all the folks, it was still a beautiful sight to behold.
And as we were walking back, it began to snow little tiny diamonds from the sky. Picture perfect.
Tomorrow comes the reason for our trip. My beautiful friend will publicly profess her decision to follow Christ by being baptized in front of her family and friends. I'm so proud of you, Dana. I'm so grateful that God granted me the privilege of watching Him draw you to Him. It's been such an unbelievable honor to walk alongside you on this journey of faith. Love you, friend. :)
We sort of slept in a bit this morning, but it was much needed rest. We didn't wake up until 8:00, which was kind of a late start to get ready, eat breakfast and get down to Battery Park for our 10:00 Statue of Liberty reservations. But the kids were thrilled to have their first ride on a subway, even if we did get on headed uptown versus downtown and have to make a slight out-of-the-way trip to 66th Avenue. No big deal, it turned out. Our 10:00 time was just a time to get in line, and apparently getting there at 10:20 didn't do anything to mess us up.
Wasn't it too cold to ride on top, you ask? Yes. Yes, it was. Thank you, Lord, for long underwear.
But the view was totally worth it...
I don't even know what to say about this one.
This is as high as you can go up since 9-11. We climbed 153 steps to look up Lady Liberty's dress. A bit disturbing.
This sweet park ranger is the one who let us in to the monument, even though our ticket apparently didn't cover that part. I think he has a bit of a soft spot for kids. Putting him at the security entrance was kind of like having a golden retriever for a guard dog. But he was a talker and spent a few minutes telling my kids to make him proud, because they were his future. He was delightful.
If you've ever wondered what the statue looks like on the inside, this is looking straight up to the top from the inside stairwell.
The place was so swarming with people that there was nowhere inside to eat our very processed and over-priced lunch. It's really, really hard to dip french fries in ketchup wearing gloves. I never knew that until today.
This was our view of the Lady as we departed. This time we were smart enough to ride inside. Unfortunately, everyone else had the same idea. We were crammed in that ferry like cattle. Or perhaps one tired, huddled mass of people, yearning to be free... 
Dana came to meet us for dinner tonight, and since there was a slightly important football game on, we hunted for a place where we could catch it. We ended up at a place with MASSIVE big screens and sat right down towards the end of the second quarter. It was bizarre how easy it was. Perhaps NYC at Christmastime truly is magical. Not magical enough to pull off a win against Florida, but who couldn't have been proud of the Tide tonight? 
Afterwards, we walked over a couple of blocks to Rockefeller Center to see the tree at night. Us and about 50,000 other people.
Even with all the folks, it was still a beautiful sight to behold.
And as we were walking back, it began to snow little tiny diamonds from the sky. Picture perfect.
Tomorrow comes the reason for our trip. My beautiful friend will publicly profess her decision to follow Christ by being baptized in front of her family and friends. I'm so proud of you, Dana. I'm so grateful that God granted me the privilege of watching Him draw you to Him. It's been such an unbelievable honor to walk alongside you on this journey of faith. Love you, friend. :)
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And you have shined a light in my life that I will be forever grateful for. I am honored to have you at PAC tomorrow to be by my side as my witness and support. Love you, Sister.
P.S. You have an absolute beautiful family; you can feel the love from every angle.
Argh! I can't stand reading anymore about the wonderful Big Apple! I SOOOO want to go now. But for now, I'm living vicariously through your blog. Safe travels home, my friend...see you when you get back.
S
Please let Dana know we are all there with her in the Spirit! I'll be letting out a "whoo hoo" here in TN :)
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