Isaac took his oath today, swearing to uphold the laws of our land and defend our constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Either that, or he initialed where the lady pointed and smiled for a picture. Either way, his documentation is complete, and he is now a citizen of these here United States of America. Because he was over 14 years old (yeah, right) when he entered, his citizenship needed this official oath before being confirmed.
Josie and Sadie accompanied us on the trip to Philly today, and we took advantage of our time in the City of Brotherly Love to see some of the sights. I appreciate all the suggestions you gave us, but the day didn’t turn out like we expected.
What are the two biggies in Philly? Before you say “Rocky Balboa and cheesesteaks,” let me answer for you: the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. They’re the must-see items in Philly, right? Nope, not for this family. There were no more tickets available for Independence Hall, and the line for the Liberty Bell stretched outside, the length of the building. At 25 degrees, we figured we’d best keep moving.
So we hit some of the free spots, like the Portrait Gallery, Carpenter’s Hall, and Congress Hall. We wandered around the Old City, making our way to Betsy Ross’s House. Sadie is doing a report on Betsy, so some pics will spice up her presentation. The final stop on our self-guided tour was the Franklin Court, where we got to see the Post Office Museum, the Franklin Print Shop, and some sweet archaeological finds from the Franklin Museum. And no visit would be complete without a picture on the spot of Ben Franklin’s privy. Yes, Team Sublett has stood where Ben Franklin pooped!
It was a good day, even if most of the day was spent in the truck. I’m not sure how impressed Isaac was with America’s beginnings, but we enjoyed our visit. I think we’ll probably take the rest of the Team with us when the weather warms up so that we can do a little more sightseeing. I know that Levi wants a picture on the privy spot…
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