star gazing in the city

I love star gazing. It is one of the only lures to live in the country side for me. Since we've been here in the city, I haven't noticed a single star. But thanks to Ashley, I discovered this star gazing "substitute"! There are 201 solar powered LED lights on decaying wooden pillars in the Hudson river. Spectators on the pier can control the lights to reveal constellations from the night sky. Awesome, right? It seems like it would be beautiful to visit. One more thing to add to our forever growing "to do" list!

p.s. Speaking of constellations, I love this :)

Photograph and more information via The Scout.

Liberty Park

Today we went to Liberty Park, in Jersey City. Rightfully named so because of the amazing view it has of the Statue of Liberty. Even though it was the backside, it was awesome to be so close (apparently an 8 minute canoe ride!) Elliott enjoyed looking at the "satue" in the "water bath" for, oh, about 1 minute, then he started running back to the playground. 

p.s. Please pardon the horribly pixelated last picture. Guess that's what happens when you crop an iPhone picture :)