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Heinz History Center – A Kids Introduction to the Wonderful World of Pittsburgh

“Look at the giant bottle of ketchup!” “Are we really going to see Mr. Rodgers?” “Can I push the button?” “A trolly!!!” “Kidsburgh!!!” This was just some of the things the five extremely excited children shouted as we started to enter the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During a quick trip to…

April 20, 2019 in Museums and History, Pittsburgh.

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TRAVEL TUESDAY : : Sunday, when I went out for a break I wandered a bit far from the hospital...I followed the crowd to 5th Ave and the NY Puerto Rican Day Parade. As a kid my parents took me to the parade and I remember the chaotic atmosphere and feeling of pride. On Sunday I was excited to buy my Puerto Rican flag 🇵🇷 and chant "Yo soy Boriqua ... Para tu lo sepa!" (I am Puerto Rican, so you know) with all the other proud Islanders. My dad was born on the island and raised in the Bronx, he instilled that pride in me. And as I thought of him sitting a few blocks away, recovering from a miracle surgery, I cried tears of joy. My strength comes from him, and his comes from this island. May everyone be Puerto Rican or come to know and love one! : : #traveltuesday #newyork #newyorkcity #nyc #puertorican #puertoricandayparade #puertoricanpride #boriqua #pr #visitnewyork #visitnewyorkcity #visitpuertorico #memorialsloanketteringcancercenter #cancersucks #headandneckcancer #daddysgirl #shesnotlost #tripyoursoul #travellocal #travelgram #aroundtheworldwithkids
Look at that sky 😍 Now that my father is over the roughest part of his recover, I gave up my place in Manhattan and am staying the rest of my time in my cousins apartment in Astoria. Never really explored Queens, but as I got off the subway I saw the amazing sky and had to capture a quick photo. As I walked back to her place I saw so many cute shops and resturants, brownstones and tree lined streets. Wish I could spend more time exploring this cool, hip area : : #sunsets #queens #astoria #newyork #newyorkcity #nyc #Ilovenewyork #visitnewyork #visitnyc #travelgram #tripyoursoul #shesnotlost #colorsinthesky #aroundtheworldwithkids
They say dancing heals the soul. In that vain, @sloankettering treated it’s patients and guests to a Tango performance by @tangoforall. Who knew this trip would be full of such exotic adventures? : : #sloankettering #sloanketteringmemorialcancercenter #cancer #tango #dance #dancelife #tangoforall #travel #travelgram #newyork #nyc #cancersucks #cancersurgery #aroundtheworldwithkids
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” —Arnold Schwarzenegger . . Some travel is fun, exotic places and new cultures, beaches and relaxation. Some travel is business, meeting with colleagues, in meetings all day while looking out the window at the beautiful scenery you don't get to see. And some trips are the most work of all. . . After a gruelling 9 hour surgery (and even longer anxious wait) we were able to see my dad after his surgery to remove a stage 4 tumor from his sinus cavity. Now my days are filled with sitting in a hospital room attending to needs, giving my stepmother a break, and looking out the window at the beautiful New York City skyline. Do I wish I could see more of New York, yes. Would I move from this spot for anything, no. . . My dad had a choice. He could surrender or he could fight knowing the fight would be hard. He chose ton fight. And I'm watching him do it every day. I'm so proud of the strength I see. Everyone says I am just like my father. From what I'm seeing, I truly hope they are all correct. . . #memorialsloankettering #msk #newyork #newyorkcity #travel #hospital #cancer #cancersucks #fuckcancer #cancerfighter #headandneckcancer #prouddaughter #aroundtheworldwithkids
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge. That myth is more potent than history. That dreams are more powerful than facts. That hope always triumphs over experience. That laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger than death." - Robert Fulghum . . Taken by @atmaphotography at the Keyport waterfront at sunset, as we relax, dream, and hope for a cancer free future for my dad and future, better trips to the Jersey Bayshore. . . #keyport #newjersey #visitnj #jerseyshore #water #bay #raritanbay #visitkeyport #pearlofthebayshore #shesnotlost #tripyoursoul #family #familyiseverything #fuckcancer #aroundtheworldwithkids
Today is National Cancer Survivor Day - #NCSD2019. As my readers know, in February of this year my father was diagnosed with a Stage 4 tumor in his sinus cavity. He’s never smoked or chewed tobacco in his life, but still ended up with a rare head and neck cancer. After a few grueling rounds of chemo, we learned that he has the even more unfortunatle luck of having a tumor that does not respond to chemo. We are left with one option. A serious maxillectomy surgery to remove the tumor, then treat with a chemo/radiation combo. Today, I arrive in New Jersey to be here for my father during the surgery and recovery. My latest blog post (link in profile) talks about the journey so far and how we are all coping. : : My dad has a goal, he wants to dance at his granddaughters’ sweet sixteen celebrations. We are praying that this surgery gives my father that second chance at life, and we will be celebrating National Cancer Survior’s Day for years and years to come : : #NCSD2019 #newblogpost #grandpaandhisgrandkids #cancersucks #familysupport #surgery #cancersurgery #newjersey #sloankettering #sloanketteringmemorialcancercenter #maxillectomy #fuckcancer #aroundtheworldwithkids : : Http://aroundtheworldwithkids.org/2019/06/02/a-summer-of-unknown-travel
“There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe : : I travel with my kids so they can learn about the world, about other people, other places, other cultures. I pray that this knowledge helps them grow into adventurous, smart, caring human beings. Today is International #Childrensday, but I think we should celebrate these amazing creatures every day. Whether it be hiking at @grandtetonnps like here, or taking the time to explore a new park down the street, keep your kids exploreing so they may gain their wings and fly! : : #childrensday #grandtetonnationalpark #hiking #nationalparks #celebratechildren #familytravel #travelwithkids #wyoming #jackson #jennylake #hiddenfalls #hiddenfallstrails #travelfam #visitwyoming #travelgram #nps #mountains
For this #foodiefriday I’m highlighting a local favorite, La Châtaigne. This is a true French bakery in Lafayette, California. You want to make sure you get there early, just as the bakery is opening to grab some of their crossiants made from European butter. They run out quickly. We all had one, but pictured here is their chocolate crossiant and chocolate chaurd made from your choice of milk or dark chocolate. It’s a small shop, but there is always a line, a chair and table outside to sit and enjoy it, and even a cozy blanket to keep warm under the nip Bay Area fog in the mornings. Make a trip out, it’s worth every minute, and every calorie. : : #foodiefriday #foodiesofinstagram #lachataigne #crossiants #buttercrossiant #chocolatelovers #chocolatecrossiant #chocolatechaurd #hotchocolate #bakery #lafayette #california #visitca #sanfranciscobayarea #familyfriendlyfood #familyfriendlyresturant #kidsofthebayarea #familytravel #travelwithkids
THROWBACK THURSDAY : : Last year, we used a free pass to check out the @bayareadiscoverymuseum during Memorial Day Weekend. I had been a few times, but this was the first time I went behind the Shipwrek play area into the Wingding Willows Sculpture Garden. My daughter, son and I had a blast ducking in and out of the willow houses, and exploring every nook and cranny of this beautiful, natural work of art. : : #throwbackthursday #sculpturegardens #wingdingsculpturegarden #bayareadiscoverymuseum #sausalito #california #sanfranciscobayarea #visitcalifornia #visitca #visitsausalito #familytravel #kidsofthebayarea #kidfriendlyactivites #childrensmuseums #travelfam #travelwithkids #travelwithtoddlers #shesnotlost #travelgram #travellocal #aroundtheworldwithkids

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