This weekend Sarah turns 23! As a surprise, I worked with her best friend Lydia Riddell and her fiancee Walter Nelson to come visit for the weekend. We successfully surprised Sarah late Friday night. The only complication arose when Lydia missed her connecting flight due to delays out of Grand Rapids! So, instead of arriving at 10:30 in Philly, she came in via Newark at 3AM thanks to Walter driving out there to pick her up. I played the staller role, and did everything I could think of to keep Sarah busy...fortunately, we were out with Jefferson friends at a Halloween/birthday party until quite late. It has been awesome to see Lydia and Walter here, as they are my first visitors to Philadelphia!
Walter asked me to be in their wedding last night! That means that Sarah will be one of the bridesmaids, and I will be one of the groomsmen. What a treat!
The biggest event (besides going to Franklin Fountain again!) was touring Eastern State Penitentiary. It was a blast!!! The prison is located right in the heart of Philadelphia, and it was revolutionary in its technology and design when it was made in 1829. We were able to visit Al Capone's cell, sit in cells, and discuss the humanity of incarceration. Who'd of thought a prision could be so enjoyable?!?
For the Halloween/birthday party Friday, I dressed up as Mr. Rogers. Sarah was a "Podunk County Fair Queen". Pictures will be posted!!!
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Tell Sarah Happy Birthday for us. She is a gem!!!
Go Blue too!
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