Braxton really had a blast on his trip out East. I was afraid that he was going to get homesick, but he really didn't. His teacher said he could call as much as he wanted from her cell phone, and at first he did. The very first thing he told me after he landed in Boston is that the pigeons were HUGE! He took about 100 pictures of birds throughout the trip. In fact, we have more pictures of birds than of anything else. Even though the pictures he took may have been different than the ones I would have took, it was fun to see the trip through his eyes, and to see the things that he thought were cool and picture worthy. I really needed those pictures too, because as the trip went on he called me less and less, and in true 10 year old fashion, he hasn't told me hardly anything about the trip. It's been like pulling teeth to get information. Luckily, his teacher forwarded me all the pictures she took, and I had a long conversation with her after the trip. What a truly exciting thing for him to do. I am so thankful we were able to let him have this opportunity!
Picture of one of the HUGE pigeons.
Here is a pic of Braxton by a Paul Revere statue. Paul Revere must have really impressed Braxton because he is one of the only things Braxton has talked about.
I was so proud of Braxton. This is a pic of him on top of the Empire State Building. His teacher said that he was so scared that he was in tears on the way up. He slowly went out on the deck, and was able to conquer one of his worst fears. He is DEATHLY afraid of heights!
This is Braxton and his two friends in front of the White House. I'm sure it was taken by another 10 year old. Sorry lady who we don't even know with the cute white hat, fanny pack hiked up around your waist, and weird look on your face, but you will forever be engraved in our picture albums.
4 comments:
how fun... My kids never get to do anything fun....lol... I left you a inbox on face book... i forgot to give ya my # it's 435 862 4531.. text me some time k ;)
What a brave mommy you are. I would of had a heart attack by the time he got home, but what a fun trip for him. He'll remember that forever!
WOW you have been so busy! I can't believe you are leaving, you have seemed to love your area so much. I know good things are in store for your family. I love you!!
Sarah, it was delightful to read about Braxton's trip. What a lucky kid to have such good parents. Loved the part about the crazy lady being engraved in your photos forever! Let us know how the moving goes!!!! We CARE!!!!s (You're going to be a Colorado-ian like Kate and Bean!)
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