Liberty Bell

Another symbol of the USA we got to see was the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. It has been about 40 years since the last time I saw the bell. I thought this picture came out real nice.

Photo Friday: Happiness is . . .

. . . seeing the Statue of Liberty!

We are back from New York and Philadelphia and had a great trip. For the next week or two this blog may need to be renamed the "I Love New York and Pennsylvania" blog. I will share a few of the many pictures we took as we travelled to the biggest cities we have ever visited.
One of the things I really looked forward to seeing was the Statue of Liberty. We saw her from the Staten Island Ferry which is a free ride across the New York harbor. The ferry is part of the New York mass transit system which I thought was nice. The price was right and the view was amazing!

Toad Revisited

If you remember our toad who lived in the flower pot last month here is another picture of him. The plant has died, but our friend is still enjoying his home in the dirt. He likes to tunnel down into the dirt so we keep it watered for him so it doesn't get too dry and sandy for tunneling. My daughter named him "Stephen Hopkins" after one of the original pilgrims whom my husband's family is descended from.

Philadelphia and New York City

Our family is leaving beautiful, but hot Florida for a week and heading to the big city of Philadelphia and New York City. My kids have never been to either city. I was in Philly about 40 years ago and my husband was in NYC about 35 years ago. We have been studying all the things we want to see and do. It will be so different from our medium size town in Florida. Please be praying for our safety and for good weather too. This picture was taken a few years ago when we took a trip to New England and flew right over Manahattan. Next week we will get a little closer look at the Big Apple!

Photo Friday: Automotive

This is not my car, but I thought it was the cutest thing the day I saw it parked at the community college. It looks so tropical. I had my camera with me so I couldn't resist taking a picture.

Red flower

Here is a pretty red flower that grew last year. I am hoping it will flower again this year. I guess it will help if I water it regularly.

Tropical Storm Alberto

We are waiting for Tropical Storm Alberto arrive in Florida. We are getting a few days of rain and some wind in our area. Our Boy Scout troop left for summer camp yesterday and are at a camp in Ocala. Here is a picture of the tents the boys are staying in this week. I hope they will be able to stay dry with Alberto going through the state.

Photo Friday: New

I love looking at shiny red firetrucks. In our town there are several companies that outfit firetrucks with all the equipment they need to put out fires. We took a tour and saw this brand new firetruck.

Black Racer

Here is the snake that lives in our backyard. We seem him or her every month or so slithering through the grass or climbing on the fence. I always try to get a picture.