Visit from the cousins!

Easter weekend my brother, sister-in law, and sweet niece and nephew visited us. We took the train to downtown Philly for a little history lesson.

Marker at Ben Franklin's grave.

My nephew Ben at Ben Franklin's grave.
I did not find out why people leave penny's on his grave.

Brooklyn, Rose, Pearl and Ben.

Did you know that the crack on the Liberty bell was only a hairline crack? Then someone thought that if they carved it out and put some bolts in to fix it it would sound as good as new.

Independence Hall

The kids listen intently to one of the great storytellers.
(Edited to add: Pearl just saw this photo on my blog and said "That is me with the pirate." )

The train was a little crowded so Rose sat on Brooklyn's lap.