I was chosen to go with Laurel's class to Montgomery, Alabama! We had to be in her classroom no later than 6:45 and at 7 am we boarded the bus, a charter bus that is! I don't know how everyone else feels, but at this point in the school year, I am done.done.done! So Laurel and I were so excited to escape the normal school day and enjoy time together.
What to do with the boys? I swear, hands down, I have the best friends ever. Living without family around can be a little tricky when it comes to babysitting. So between Dana and Lisa, the boys were taken care of all day long until 5:00.
They both sent me these pictures during the day.
Lisa got the boys and Savannah before school. She did an Easter egg hunt with them before 8 am in the morning. And you wonder why they love her!
Dana picked up the boys from Lisa after she dropped her girls off at school. She took them to the Dollar Tree and let them pick out a toy. She spoils them so bad! I can't tell you how thankful I am for good friends taking care of my babies. I sure was able to relax and enjoy the day with Laurel.
Getting ready to explore Old Alabama Town
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| The old school house was one of mine and Laurel's favorite stops. This actor did such a good job of portraying how the school day ran back in those days. He sure had the student's attention. The big paddle he showed them got their attention too. |
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| A very old home. After this tour, I think everyone felt very blessed. |
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Replication of the country store
Can't you just imagine two grandpa's sitting, playing checkers, laughing. Ah.... simple times.
The Capitol |
The outside walls of the Capitol building! They're fake! GASP!!
That's what all the students did when the tour guide revealed this piece of information.
Sweet friends, Lexie and Taylor.
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| Alabama's Fallen Heroes |
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| Laurel was shocked that I actually knew the family of one of the fallen heroes. Seth and I went to church with Mark Forester's sister, the first five years of our marriage. And Seth became friends with his brother a few years ago. I think it made her realize even more that these are real people who have sacrificed so much for us and for this country. |
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| Looking at the amazing ceilings of the Capitol building. |
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| On the steps of the capitol building |
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| The Governor's Mansion |
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| Dining room chair |
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| Governor Bentley's Chef was the one giving the tours that day. I guess they were short staffed, government cuts, who knows! Anyway, he knew what went on in the Mansion. |
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| Laurel and I thought it was so cool that the pool was in the shape of the State of Alabama! |
Archives
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| Laurel was so excited when she spotted Pushmataha on the wall. She had done a report on him earlier in the school year. |
Whoo Hoo! That was one long, fun, educational day. Laurel was in heaven, because History is her favorite subject. I, along with lots of other parents, looked around at each other and wondered, "did we take Alabama History!?"
