The A-team (+Shane) take on Philadephia

The time finally arrived! We were close enough to NYC for my family to come visit! Unfortunately, the B (that would be my brother Brad) couldn't make it, but I know he was there in spirit rooting on his Egg-playing sister!
Mom, Dad & Shane all drove down Friday morning and since we had the day off we went into Philly for a day of fun!
Dad's requests were the Liberty Bell:














and Independence Hall:


















what a cute couple!



















Outside Independence Hall there was a statue of someone we didn't know and all it said was "Barry." Luckily, Shane the History Buff was there to clear things up!






BARRY MANILOW! duh!











Turns out that Barry Manilow was involved in the U.S. Navy during the Revolutionary War. So we had to get a pick of Dad with the Barry Manilow plaque:
We had walked up quite an appetite at this point so we headed over to Jim's for some authentic Philly Cheesesteaks!They were unbelievable! We all got them with Whiz which was a great decision. My Dad nearly lost his mind when we saw a boy at the table next to us take his cheese steak and wrap it in a HUGE slice of pizza he had brought in with him. My dad is now planning on what other things he can wrap in pizza. Some ideas were: hot dogs, tacos, cheeseburgers, you get the idea!

From Jim's we walked around a bit more (it was a gorgeous day) and sat for a while just enjoying the scenery and then headed over to Ralph's for dinner. This is what was located across the street from where we parked the car:
I couldn't stop laughing! Paul met up with us and we enjoyed an evening of Italian dining which included, but was not limited to, carafes of house wine!

After dinner we drove over to Penn's Landing to walk along the water. We took the opportunity to take some really great pics...
















You can see here where I get my funny face abilities from...thanks mom!

And then we had some shows!














Mom and Dad really loved the egg costume and have been calling me Eggbert ever since (well, mostly Dad is doing that).
Emily also came to the show. Unfortunately, I did get any pictures with her which I am now realizing was very silly of me, but what can ya do? We had a great time and then she drove and Shane left :o(

Upon leaving Camden I announced to the cast that I will be leaving the show as of June 1st. I think most of you know my plans, but in case you don't, I will spending the summer down in Prestonsburg, KY again at the Jenny Wiley Theatre. We are doing "Honky Tonk Angels," I'm Dance Captain and understudy Darlene, "Wizard of Oz," I'm Dance Captain, Glinda and Aunt Em, and "A Chorus Line" original choreography and I'm Judy. I'm so excited to get to do the shows, but I am sad to leave the tour. Don't worry, though, I will keep the blog going strong. This way the office-goers in the audience won't need to find a new online activity to help procrastinate at work. I mean, a new way to relax after a long day at work!

have a good night!