It was finally the BOYS turn to go to New York. The girls did their 10 year birthday a couple of years ago and the boys have been anticipating their trip since then. After going to Europe this Summer, we were all prepped and ready to go. We owe it all to Aunt Jan for being our planner and tour guide for the weekend. She is so good at it. She didn't leave anything left undone. We saw more sights than some of the locals have seen I believe!
Since the Naifeh's and Shdeed's ancestors both came to this country through Ellis Island, this trip had a special meaning to the boys. They were at the perfect age to soak it all in and appreciate their heritage.
Just like the girls, the boys loved the sights in Times Square. We took a million pictures with the characters. I think the boys were trying to see if they could outdo the girls!
I love this picture of the boys and their Aunt Jan. Look at that amazing Statue of Liberty in the background. What a beautiful sight it must have been when Oney and William came to America!
Here we were in Battery Park, taking some candids. The boys had fun with the Statue. By the time we made it to the doors of Ellis Island, we could hardly hold them back. They couldn't wait to find "their" names on the wall of immigrants. They were really touched by the sad stories of poverty, bad health, leaving everyone and everything behind to go for the American Dream. They had a new appreciation for their freedoms and privileges for a minute anyway!
Look at my handsome young man. WOW, he is really growing up on me. This picture was taken at Ground Zero. I could write for many more days about this trip-actually I did. I did a book on our trip. It was a wonderful, memorable weekend. Thanks to our Sittie and Jidi for taking us and making the effort.
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