Our trip to Springfield IL

Abe's home in Springfield

Still trying to get caught up on this blog......

On April 22, 2008, the kids, my mom, and I took a train up to Springfield IL for the day. It was the kids' first train ride (it was much cheaper to go that way - due to gas prices + parking), and it was a blast! I had never been to Springfield - not counting the time in high school I drove up with my boyfriend to visit his father.... so we went to Lincoln's home and the museum, etc. It was lots of fun, the kids loved it. I highly recommend it for those who are in the area. The museum was a bit pricy - but well worth it.

Bailey, Nathan, Abe, Ben and JM

These wax figures were very cool - very life-like.

Brother against brother.....

Can you spot the REAL John Wilkes Booth?

Granny having fun in the museum play room

Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln (Ben) Ben and Nate are soldiers, JM is Abe here

Looking forlorn wandering the streets of Springfield. We were walking to a pizzeria... ended up being a rather scary one, so we walked back to a different one before heading home. That city shuts down at 5:00! Had a great time!