Happy 23rd Birthday, Seth! 
Happy Birthday, Rebecca!! 
Each time we stopped Silas would do his pushups!
We reached the shoulder and came to a quick stop with dust billowing through the entire bus. A huge part of the left rear tire came loose and as it hit the underside of the bus it stirred up tons of dust! 
Once we stopped, the boys and Dad began to change the tire, discovering a major problem- the loosened tread had ruined the neck to the fuel tank, meaning we could no longer refuel the bus. 
Uh-oh- that doesn't look right!!
Calling the mechanics for help!
Dan, Donna, Drew & Dorie.
All 19 cousins!!
The Calverton National Cemetery was a sobering place to be!! Each stone represents a life that was sacrificed for the freedom of the Nation!!
The field where Grandpa & Grandma are buried.
Uncle Noah & Philip!!!!
Three generations.
At the cemetery.
Time to tow the bus.
Aunt Dorie cooking!! 
This is how much of the trip went for me!! :)
Heather and Philip. 
The bridge to the Island!
Silas loved the water.
The water was quite chilly!
Someone thinks the water is cold!! :) 
The water was still a bit cool, especially considering the breeze!!
Sun, Sand & Smiles!! 
Beach Volleyball!
More volleyball!!
Burying Silas in the sand!!!
Three Ansons. :) 
Brrr............
Some people weren't so thrilled about going into the water. :)
The coastline.
The sand on the beach is like none other!!
The lighthouse on Fire Island. 
Jess and Heather inside the lighthouse.
The bridge we took to get to the beach.
Jess & me. 
The walkway.
The view was beautiful!!!
The sand dunes on the eastern shore.
Robert Moses Beach.
Gettin' a little bit wet. 
Philip takes his first steps into the ocean!
Mama toes and baby toes. (And good 'ole seaweed!)
Mom and Victoria.
Burying Seth in the sand.
Taking pictures.
Hunting for seashells.
Quick Candid.
Lydia always finds the best shells.
Philip loved the beach.
The waves. 
Mom & Son.
Seashell Searching.
The boys first trip to the ocean (that they can remember!)!!!
Sunny Smiles. 
Rebecca in the waves.
"When I consider the works of thy hands." Psalms 8:5
Smiles.
Phoebe told me it was too cold to go swimming, but that she loved 'gazing out to sea' .
Nana & Philip.
The fences on the beach are super cool.
Bethany and Silas!
Time for the girls to leave-- Good-bye!!
On the train to NYcity.
Jason & Silas!
Cousins.
The New York City skyline begins to materialize on the horizon!
So many sights to see!! 
You don't have to be a flower-lover like me to appreciate all the street vendors full of flowers. Just goregous!!!
A (talented) street artist. 
New York pizza.........mmmmmmmmmmmm....
The Staten Island Ferry!
On the ferry to Staten Island!
Esther & Silas on the ferry!
The Statue of Liberty! 
The fire trucks arrive.
New York pretzels..................... 
there's nothing like 'em!!
We were thrilled to celebrate Jenna's birthday with her!!
Chocolate fountain for Father's Day.....mmmmm!!
Sharing Sewing Tips.
Jenna and her scrumptious crepes!
Swimming!
The boys cooling off.
Mom & Phoebe taking a little R&R.
Pennsylvania is Beautiful!!!
Making supper!
Silas the fireman.
"Okay men, I have a red and orange fire here."
Uncle Timmy and Silas.
During the final leg of our journey we stopped in Ohio to visit our dear friends the Lefchiks. A much too short visit!! It was good to see ya'll again!!
