In July 2008, the Red Barns flew to New York for nine days to celebrate their one-year anniversary and visit with cousins Chelsea and David in Rochester. After flying the world's smallest plane from Chicago to Rochester, the redheaded duo embarked on one of the greatest adventures of their marriage. On the second day of their trip, the four traveled to Niagara, Canada, to see where one-fifth of the world's fresh water travels. The gang also donated some money to a Canadian casino. For the Fourth of July, the group headed to New York City to see Lady Liberty and the rest of her wonderful city, where they stayed at the fabulous Salisbury Hotel, located on the same block as Carnegie Hall. In the first three hours, Claire and Phillip saw Times Square, Grand Central Station, the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and Central Park. The next day, the gang took a 90-minute boat tour of Manhattan, Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Later that day, the four rode the subway north to the Bronx for the Yankees-Red Sox game. With rain, Phillip and Claire were worried that the game would be delayed or postponed, but just like the saying in New York's Broadway Street goes, "the show must go on." The game started at its normal time, and the Yankees won, 2-1.
On Sunday, the four traveled from Albany to Cooperstown -- home of the National Baseball Museum Hall of Fame. It's a must-see for any baseball fan, and Phillip and Claire could have spent hours looking through the old memorabilia and reading up on baseball history. David and Chelsea, in the meantime, were purchasing them a custom Louisville Slugger with their anniversary engraved in gold lettering. On Monday, a year after 07-07-07, the couple spent their anniversary visiting different wineries around the Finger Lakes region. By the third winery, everyone was feeling pretty "good," so the tour was postponed. After a day of rest, the Dallasites headed back to Texas and their humble abode.
Niagara Falls, the Canada side
New York, New York
Cooperstown -- the National Baseball Hall of Fame
07-07-08 - the Finger Lakes Wine Trail
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