Our State Capital

This week I made my first trip to the State Capital with the kids for a homeschool rally.  They were so excited to see the building as we crossed the river.  We met up with some friends from the ol' Bethany days and we enjoyed our tours, exploring and the rally itself.  According to the kids, they can't wait to go back someday.  As for me, I found it very inspiring and encouraging to hear from (and see) so many others committed to teaching their children at home.  I'm thankful that I live in a state and in a country where we can still benefit from such freedoms.

Hangin' with Thomas Jefferson - which is pretty cool as we just covered the Louisiana Purchase last week in history and THAT'S why his statue is here in the first place.  Also, in light of watching a bill being debated in the House, we had our own family Congress meet tonight to discuss the Bill's the Representatives (my kids) presented, vote on them and pass them on to the Senate (Mom & Dad) where they are in review.  Tomorrow we will see which ones become laws, they're loving it!

Here is Spiderman trying out the Civil War era for himself.  He's all about the guns!  Below is Jaybird high fiving the little old lady in the Secretary of State's Office after making the state seal on this contraption.  She was a real hoot.

We had travelled down the evening before and spent the night visiting with my Aunt & Uncle.  The kids had a great time and we felt very loved.  Thanks guys!