She and Jared both collect rocks and I think the opportunity to stand on this big rock could not be passed up. We didn't spend a whole lot of time in the visitors center, but long enough to take a picture with some artifacts that had been donated or found on the battle field. We recently just finished a Magic Tree House book that takes place during the Civil War and one of the characters in the book was a drum major. Jared and Anna thought it was cool to see an actual drum that was used during the Civil War.
After leaving the visitors center we drove around and saw a bit of the battle field and then stopped by the cemetery where Abraham Lincoln delivered the famous Gettysburg address.
I never knew the details that lead up to that address or really paid attention to the words, but I find they are particularly relevant today. Jared really found the cemetery interesting and asked a few questions about the address and the solders that are buried there.
On our way back to the car we met a solder and the kids didn't know what to think about him. Actually they were both a little terrified of him and didn't want to take the picture, but we convinced them that he was nice.
The kids enjoyed being outside and running around and Kevin enjoyed getting out of the house and taking a break from studying. We all enjoyed taking advantage of our proximity to a great historical landmark for our country.
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How funny! We just spent last weekend there with some family! :)
Anna's pose is priceless! Where did she learn that Tiff?
You didn't happen to find a camcorder or a camera case laying around at Little Round Top by chance, did you? :)
So glad to see you taking in a little history. Especially reading and digesting the Gettysburg address. Perhaps you will better understand your Dad’s political passion.
“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure......."
Although not as bloody, today we are in a serious culture war no less critical to our nation’s survival. God help us......literally.
Love, Mom
Your kids are so big now. I can't wait to see them in July. How tall is Jared now?
Yes, I am extremely blessed to be as close to them as we are considering we are in different states. I have loved being able to see them as often as I have. Thank you America for fairly cheap flights from Denver to SLC and a fairly short drive. And the ice cream is delish. Next time you go Utah you will have to get some. It's VERY cheap and plentiful.
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