I struggled with our decision to take the girls to the 9/11 museum. It is one thing to show them a natural disaster museum, like the Hurricane Katrina museum in New Orleans – but to have to explain what a terrorist is & the horrible hate in our world, breaks my heart. I felt like by telling them, I was taking some of their beautiful innocence away. We talked a lot about it before we went & we focused a lot on the heroes of that horrid day.
I am so glad we went. Even though it was one of the worst days in American history, Love won over Hate. I pray that my three girls will know & remember the sacrifice that so many made that day. That no matter how ugly the day, the hour, there is a love that can conquer.
Long Island – Montauk Lighthouse
View from the top of the lighthouse.
Watched this guy Surf fishing at Montauk! Waves were hitting him chest high – so insane!
Jellyfish soak!
The girls drinking in the salty air in the Hamptons.
Times Square.
Love affair in the Subway
The girls are in the lower corner of the pedestal
Looking up toward the crown inside Lady Liberty.
City view from Liberty Island.
Ellis Island – legal exam
The girls’ expressions when they pass and can enter the USA
Bunks if detained on Ellis Island.
Macy’s original escalator – wood.
Skate circle – Central Park
This is one of my favorite hidden gems of the city!
Amazing, as always!
Make America Skate Again!
9/11 museum
Freedom Tower – 102 floor!
A monkey on the bridge
Brooklyn Bridge!
Natural History Museum – Bison
Staying with friends – always makes travel feel like home!
