Happy Birthday Elizabeth!

Sunday, the 23rd, was Elizabeth's 26th birthday! We went shopping in the Pittsburgh area and then went out to eat at the Olive Garden. After dinner, we watched the second half of the Bears game at a sports bar. I guess my punishment for having her watch football on her birthday was the Bears getting destroyed by the Cowboys. :(

It was a fun day though!

-Ryan

Happy Rosh Hashanah!

Atlantic City

Being the ocean lover that I am, we had to make a trip to the coast while in Philadelphia. We had heard good things about Atlantic City, NJ (about 90 minuets from Philadelphia) and even though we're not big casino people, we had a great time. It was wonderful to be by the ocean again, and the casinos were fun, too. Plus, I won $175 at a nickle slot! :)

~Elizabeth

Philadelphia

This is the last week of Ryan's project in Philadelphia, so Labor Day weekend was our last weekend here. Besides a trip to Atlantic City, NJ (that post coming soon), we did a lot of sightseeing around Philadelphia.

Here we are outside of Independence Hall, and here's a picture of The Assembly Room inside, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were drafted and signed.

Us visiting the Liberty Bell.

We also went on a tour of the Delaware River.

Of course, Ryan had to see the Rocky statue and the "Rocky Steps," also known as the Philadelphia Museum of Art. :)

Longwood Gardens

A few weekends ago, Ryan and I made a visit to Longwood Gardens, which is outside of Philadelphia. It is an absolutely beautiful place! They have so many amazing gardens and fountains, and we saw a fountain and lights show that was spectacular. Here are some pictures from our trip: