Michael was able to get the house reflection in the stock pond--very cool!
Family Photo '08
Looking down from Mulbery lane into the Gardens
Strolling down Mulberry Lane
Monticello in the Spring
Our Spring beauty admiring God's creation
Madelyn and Mommy on the back steps
Daddy and Madelyn
Lunch at Michie Tavern
Any one who knows me and understands that I am the largest history buff-- borderline geek. And my all time favorite place to visit is Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's house. Every time I and now Michael and Madelyn go to Virginia, we have to make a visit there! This year it happened to fall on St. Patrick's day, hence the green color coordinating, and it was a beautiful crisp spring day. You couldn't have asked for a better to stroll around the mountain top and absorb centuries of history.
I am pretty sure that I had my most proud history teacher mom moment! Because it was spring break, there were some large groups of kids touring the grounds as well, which delayed our house tour very close to lunch time, which never makes for a content toddler. So half into the house tour, I quickly escorted Madelyn out the side entrance. Little frustrated and embarrassed that my kid was acting like this is in T.J's house--she just didn't get the importance of all the pep talks I gave her about coming to Monticello. We get outside and the docent was very nice to us and started talking to Madelyn. The docent asked her if she knew where she was?....(here comes my smile) Madelyn quickly stopped her whining and told the lady "Monticello--Thomas Jefferson's house," She really had been listening!!!!!
As a treat she got to pick out some very cook presidential picture flashcards. We know know the first four presidents! To top off a picture perfect morning we ate lunch at Michie Tavern, where all the food and drink is served as if we were around during the Revolution. We all had a great time eating the fare with our fingers!
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