Disney theme parks will give visitors free admission on their birthday during 2009. A one day ticket costs about $75 and guests will be required to show proper I.D. that reflects their birth date.
I have 2 students whose birthdays are right around the west coast dates for DCLA 09, which I am seriously considering attending again.
Definitely not the sole reason to make the trip, but would make a fun surprise once we got there.
This morning we loaded up 2 chartered buses and headed down to watch the Mariners play the Tigers. Even though the Mariners are having a tough year (to put it lightly) it was still fun to go with the group. Seattle even pulled out a win. This was Jaxson's first baseball game- he had a great time.
Here are some pics from the day. Click for full size.
I was looking through iPhoto today and found a picture I totally forgot to post. While I was in Philadelphia last month, I was able to to try my first true Philly Cheesesteak.
I was aware of the whole Pat’s versus Geno’s thing, but both of them were a few miles away from where I was staying and I was exploring the city on foot. I had a handful of locals tells me about Jim’s on South Street. An easy walk from the historic area and a very hip part of the city.
I was there well after the dinner rush and the line was still out the door and around the building. It took about 20 minutes just to get through the line to order. I got a cheesesteak with grilled onions and whiz and took it back to the hotel.
I regreted not getting two. Next time, I'll try the other 2 places. Then there has to be some T-shirt or something.
Independence Hall:
The First and Second Continental Congress:
House of Representatives from 1790-1800 and where John Adams was sworn in as President:
Senate from 1790-1800 and where George Washington was sworn in as President:
Christ Church- Philadelphia, PA- Founded in 1695 and they have not missed a week of worship to this day.
The Pew that George and Martha Washington rented (literally) while serving as President in Philadelphia. They actually had doors that prevented anyone other than the person paying for it to sit. If you were poor and could not afford a pew, you had to stand in the balcony.
Baptismal loaned to the church from London in the early 1700s. The church in London got it from Ireland in the 1400s. Still in use, this has been used in worship for well over 600 years. An employee of the church told me that it technically is still on loan from London and they could ask for it back anytime.
I had hash for the first time in the great Jersey Diner:
At the recommendation of the Food Network:
Princeton was beautiful this time of year. Just walking around downtown made me feel smarter.
Miller Chapel:
Perhaps my biggest complaint of the week. Why one of the finest theological schools in the world would still use such uncomfortable, outdated, counter-productive desks is a mystery to me. How in the world could these things encourage learning?
Tomorrow, pictures from Philadelphia- including the pew inside Christ Church that George Washington rented (that's right, they had to literally rent a seat at church) while serving as President.
With me taking a red eye across the country in just a few days, this story was pretty exciting for me to come across.
Delta and Northwest (which may soon me one company) will be upgrading all of their seats to be more comfortable and have more room.
They are talking about this happening in 2010, so I know it is going to do nothing for my red eye next Sunday night/Monday morning, but I think if the seats looked like this, I would not be dreading the night nearly as much.
After months of looking- I found one
Led by Jesus, loved by Nicole, father of Jaxson, enthusiastic traveler, impulsive shopper, devoted Mac user, constant book reader, addicted to slurpees, enthralled with politics, captivated by pop culture, motivated by a God given love for teenagers, compelled by the call, passionate about youth ministry. This is my journey.
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