At 887 feet of armor-plated steel, the 45,000-ton Battleship New Jersey dominates not only the New Jersey waterfront, but also American naval history. Winding through tight, narrow companionways, visitors see the communication center, officers’ and enlisted men’s mess halls and sleeping quarters, which range from small private rooms for senior officers to even smaller cots stacked atop each other for enlisted men.
The dimly lit Combat Engagement Center displays radar and sonar tracking stations, while videos show the launch of Tomahawk missiles. A highlight of the tour is the turret where 2,700-pound shells were loaded and fired. Best of all, some of the tour guides served active duty on the “Big J” and are more than happy to share their personal experiences. (source)
I took a photo of Ryan and John standing at the same spot and looking out the same windows where Admiral William F Halsey stood. He choose the USS New Jersey as his flagship.
Thank you for sharing at Happy Family Times. I hope you will join us again this week!
Such wonderful photos!
Great information about the places that you visited, your family will have such nice memories!
What a wonderful weekend! I would like to invite you to share at our new link party Happy Family Times at https://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2012/04/happy-family-times-3.html. We are hoping to inspire more family time for everyone!
It looks like a wonderful weekend! And what a special time with your grandson. He'll always remember it.
Happy belated birthday to Ryan, He had quite the outing to celebrate.
Looks like you had a wonderful Easter celebration as well.
Looks like a wonderful Easter gathering and a nice, memorable birthday for Ryan. So nice to have everyone together…can't believe how Jared is growing!
We have a child whose birthday falls on Good Friday on some years.
You all had a wonderful time…and created such wonderful memories…and the pictures are great.
What a true blessing…table full of children!! and family!
Those are pics you'll treasure forever.
What a great way to celebrate a birthday. Sounds like the most perfect Easter to me…tables full of children and grandchildren…what a blessing!
Lovely post… beautiful children. Thank you again for sharing.
~ Lisa from Indiana ~
Glad you've had a beautiful Easter.
What a fun special Easter weekend with family. Thanks for allowing us a peek inside.
Blessings and love,
Debbie
Looks like you made some wonderful memories this Easter. What a special outting with the two of you with your grandson too. He won't ever forget that day….
You have such a beautiful family. Happy easter!- karen
I feel honored to be able to step into your family's special moments during the last weekend. Their precious smiles and looks of anticipation blessed my heart today. You two certainly do a good job in your roles as grandparents. Thank you for sharing the moments with us.
Happy Monday!
What a beautiful family day, Lorraine! I love looking at all your kids. I'll tell you, that cute little curly headed Ryan must have been thrilled to be able to spend time alone with you AND go on such an exciting adventure PLUS top it off with pizza! What a day…what a weekend- Blessings-xo Diana