Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Visiting Another President

After spending an hour and a half at the water park this morning and lunch, we drove to this charming town of Galena, Illinois.
President Ulysses Grant had a home in this town for many years. We toured the home and its outbuildings and a Civil War Memorial nearby.
The grounds of Grant Park were so pretty ~ we enjoyed wandering around, looking at the flowers, fountains, and canons from several wars.
Because we were just a few miles away from the Wisconsin border, and the kids nor I had ever been to Wisconsin, we drove across the border to say we've been there! :)


Dan is back at the water park with the kids - and I'm resting, catching up on reading my blogs, and watching barges go down the Mississippi River outside the window.

2 comments:

Sandra said...

Oh my goodness look at your adorable tummy :) I'm so happy that you guys are having some time off together, loving the photos :)

It is well said...

What a cute little belly you're growing there! Glad you are all getting away for a break from routine. Enjoy and be sure to get plenty of rest! Love and Prayers!