Philadelphia

Since we were already out in Philly to drop Peter off with his friends we decided to stay and check out the city. We were so lucky to be able to stay with my cousin Greg and his family. (By the way, if you ever get to be their guests, count yourself really lucky cause they'll take really good care of you.) We got to their house around 7 and Jenna had a yummy dinner ready for us and then it was off to bed to rest up for all the fun.

Our first day we headed out to Amish Country...

...in Intercouse, PA.

 Jenna took us to this fabulous place called Kitchen Kettle Village where we visited a little petting zoo and lots of really cool shops. Our favorite shop was the Canning Kitchen where you could sample all their salsas, jams, pickles and relishes. Everything was so yummy!

 {Carter fell asleep in the car and slept for most of our visit}

 {in front of a Christmas shop}

 On our way home we drove through Valley Forge.

The next day, Greg took us into the city were we got to see 

the Liberty Bell and tour Independence hall.

{Carter throwing a fit while waiting in the security line at the Liberty Bell}

{cheese}

{Independence Hall}

{the courtroom}

*the painting you see is an original to the building.

{the assembly room}

*this room is where the Declaration of Independence was adopted 

and the Constitution of the United States was debated, drafted and signed.

 {do you see all the scaffolding in the background?

Independence Hall is currently under a $5 Million rehabilitation project}

 

{Congress Hall}

Greg also took us to a couple of hot-spots where we got Philliy Cheese Steaks! And I'll tell you what? If you want a good Cheese Steak you have got to come the Philly to get it!

This place was so busy the line wrapped around the entire building. Kam waited for 45 minutes while I waited in the car with all the kids and watched a movie just to order one of these delicious babies.

As we drove out of the city Greg took us past the museum made famous by Sylvester Stallone...Dun, dun, duuuun.... dun, du, duun...sing with me!

We had so much fun and on the way home decided that we definitely need to come back. There is just so much to see and take in and of course I don't think I can go too long without another Cheese Steak!