Lady Freedom was a design with much symbolism and design particulars. She was chosen after the narrowing selection of three designs and then voted upon by congress. She stands 19 1/2 feet tall creating the regulation that no other statues, except Lady Liberty who was already standing, can be taller than 19 feet because "nothing should be above Freedom".
Anton and Matthew were taking their buddy system to the extreme, but that is what this age is all about. Karl did stipulate at least one parent must accompany each of his cubbies because taking the den to a touristy place like the Capitol was above his comfort level. The children not wanting to be stuck to their parents when all their friends were around, chose to utilize the buddy system which made keeping track of the groups of two a little easier. Here Karl and Mike are watching their boys while getting a little history in the process. I, on the other hand, had the girls, Isabella and Mary Claire, in my eye sight. While reading the history behind the design was less on their list of priorities, they just simply admired the detail and grandeur of the replica.
