We are home from a whirlwind weekend trip!  On Saturday morning we drove to New Jersey and took the train into NYC.  Bun had been saving for Felicity, an American Girl doll for two years.  As she had the amount saved up it was time to go and make her purchase.  Since this was a 'luxury purchase' our deal is she saves up the full amount then she gives half of that amount to her choice:  the Pro Life Center, our Church, or some other organization.  I then make up the difference for her purchase.   She loves Felicity.  She read the book that came with the doll on the train back to New Jersey. 

We had lunch at Mars 2112.  It was neat, it could have been done better, the food coudl have been better or at least a larger portion for the amount we paid, but this is NYC.  However I did feel guilty spending so much.  I felt like God was looking at me shaking his head in disappointment!

We stopped at little souvenir shop where Bun got a magnet with dh's name on it with the Statue of Liberty in the background.   Also two iron on NYC patches for her worn out jean quilt. 

The highlight however was Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral.  When we are in NYC we always stop here.  Absolutely beautiful!  However, Mass could be distracting as people are wandering around taking photos during the Mass.  It is awesome being there thinking of all the people thru the years praying countless prayers right there where I was kneeling and praying myself. 

We arrived back in New Jersey late so we stayed overnight at a Hampton Inn.  Very clean, nice staff, I was impressed.  Then today we went to the beach!  With about half the population in New Jersey!  I was surprised that so many people were there!  We ran along the edge of the waves where our feet were numb from the cold water.  Picked up shells and smooth polished stones, and built sandcastles.  Sat on our blanket and watched the waves and thanked God for creating something so beautiful and making it possible for us to visit there.    We had never been to this beach before and I liked it alot.  It was not horribley long where by the time you get to the water you have hiked across a mile of beach and are ready to drop!  Also the changeing rooms and restrooms were nice and clean.  We will go back there again this summer.

Now I am ready for bed!!!  Good night and God Bless you all!

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Posted by deedeeuk

Now you are talking about my stomping grounds! LOL! Shame you couldn't have made that trip in December or January when we spent three days in the city with my brother! :o(

Next time let me know and I'll get him to give me the address for the GREAT resturant he took us to! It was a bit pricey - but you got ALOT of food for your buck! Also a great buffet place we did for lunch right under the shop where he works! Yummy!

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Posted by H0MEFree

You are making me get the travel-bug!

I don't think we will get to do much travelling this summer with husband still unemployed, but we may be able to camping some! I like to camp, so that is good!

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