Thursday March 29

They had quite a bit of driving in the bus today...but still got to see lots of really neat stuff!

They needed to get all their stuff packed up and in the bus because later in the day they would make their way to Philadelphia.

But first they went and had a walking tour at the Capital Building.

Where they got to see cool stuff, like the old senate room.

Then they went to Philadelphia.

Once there, they waited in very long lines to see the Liberty Bell.

So cool!!!!

Then they got to walk around what was left of George Washington's house when he lived there.

Then it was on to Independence Hall.

Most historic of all places in the US!

Where the Declaration of Independence was argued, written, and signed!!!!!

They got to see the chair that George Washington sat in.

Brent said it was all very surreal....

And that these kids don't even realize the significance in what they are getting to see!

Then they went and had an amazing Philly cheese steak for dinner.

He also sent me several pictures of the Herringbone walkways :)

They did some wandering around and then went to an improve thing.

It was at the Liberty Bell visitors center.

It had closed for he evening and they opened it up for their group and had a two-man show.

They said it was really funny...and the best part is they pulled Dad up out of the audience!!!!

They said they needed a big burly man, and then grabbed him out :)

Madi has video, so I can't wait to see that!

But the pictures looked pretty fun :)

He was a good sport getting dressed up like a girl!

Then they drove to the hotel and Madi hung out with some friends until curfew.

Another full day.

Tomorrow they do a little bit more in Philly, then head to New York!!!!

So exciting!

Back here at home it wasn't as exciting....

When I was at my class at the gym, poor Elsie threw up!

Cassi was so good to help her out and get her in the bath until I got home.

She felt okay for a few more hours, but not wanting to eat anything.

She played with play dough and watched movies all day.

She did end up throwing up a second time :(

Poor girl!

Breaks my heart!

I got her in the bath again and then she just took it easy.

She only had a few crackers, bread and some chicken noodle soup today.

No fever and she seems to act just fine except no appetite, and getting sick to her stomach every now and then.

So lets cross our fingers it was just a bad fluke, and not that she is getting sick :(

Port had such a fun night last night!

The boys slept all night, and actually got some sleep.

Port, Max, Graham, Cannon and Trent all hung out with each other throughout the whole day at one house or the other.

Cassi went to hang out with her friends.

I spent my day either sanding a dresser....which is gonna be so cool....

Or pruning.

I got another tree and a half done!

I may just be able to finish up tomorrow!!!!!

Yay!