We arrived in Pittsburgh in the afternoon. Our first place to go to was Heinz Field. It was a short walk from our hotel. After exploring the stadium, we spent Saturday evening at Station Square in Pittsburgh and rode the incline up to top of Mt Washington. Here is the view of the city from the Overlook. Two men were setting up candles in a large heart-shape so their friend could propose to his girlfriend. So, we didn't linger long at the top of the incline. We didn't want to interfere with the Christmas romance.
The three boys and my daughter and her friend were thrilled to be in Pittsburgh for the game. As a parent, it is wonderful when you pick the gift or trip that makes your child happy - not just for the moment, but for the longer-term. I think this will be a Christmas memory they will hold in their hearts for a long time.
Even though the Steelers did not play their best and lost to Baltimore (since it was Baltimore, the defeat was more painful!), we had a great time at the game. The city which had seemed empty and quiet the night before was alive and full of energy from early in the morning until about 3/4's of the way through the game. Only the die-hard fans like ourselves were still there at the end of the game. Others had gone home to console themselves with Christmas dinner.
We enjoyed ourselves on our trip. And, even today, my son is still thanking me for taking him to the game. And, my daughter, while disappointed with the reality of Heinz Field (to her, it looked better on TV), was also happy that we went on the trip. And, as some of you know, pleasing a teenage girl is not the easiest thing to do!
Hope all your Christmas dreams came true this year. And, that you will meet your goals and expectations of 2007.
4 comments:
Hi Cathy, Merry Christmas and happy birthday to you too. Love, Elizabeth
Great pics! Yeah here is to a great 2007 for both of us :)
I agree with Colleen...nice pic's.....clearly your picture taking skills have improved exponentially....
Merry Christmas
I took lots of pictures (over 50) and they all turned out well. Didn't want to post the boys' faces so used a photo of them from the back waving their Terrible Towels. Really wanted to show them from the front so you could see all their Steelers paraphanalia!
My picture-taking skills are definitely related to the camera I am using. You need a new one!
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