Gettysburg-Little Round Top

I decided to post this one seperate from the other pictures because this was such a sacred experience for the kids, Loren and I. This great battle and standing right there looking at the terrain where these soldiers climbed oh it was a special place to be, so thankful that we were able to be there. It did feel like one was walking on hollowed ground.

Gettysburg

The day we went to Gettysburg, the kids did not have a clue what they were in for, we had the best time, we spent the whole day there, and still we could have spent another. This experience was something we all cherish, and talk about often. I do believe that when the kids study Gettysburg in school, they will have something to add. Our experience was amazing, we bought a CD driving tour, at first we were going to go on the tour bus, but felt that maybe the kids might not be able to handle it, so we bought a CD and we spent the day driving from point to point, Actually, it was the best way, we got out and met up with the bus tour at each stop, so we missed nothing. We had a great time and took a many pictures. The kids LOVED the cannon's and I think we have a picture of them on almost every cannon across the vast terrain of Gettysburg.

Valley Forge

Valley Forge was somber, we went there after Philly, and arrived after everything had closed so there were not many people in the park, as we drove through and stopped from time to time we had a somber feeling. The cabins were where the soldiers slept.

Historic Philadelphia

We had such a great time in Philly! The kids loved seening all the sights, I made Loren pay the $$ to go into Besty Ross' home, because you all know me and my love for the flag. The house was disapointing, but Aubrey did snap a picture of the flag, before they told us we couldn't take pictures! Good girl Aubrey!