Since moving in this past summer we have been trying to explore this new state we call home. This past Sunday we ventured out once again for some birding, visiting ancient civilizations, and of course to see how many Lincoln statues or Lincoln references we could spot along the way. perhaps it was still the hazy feeling in my head and body from being sick -or perhaps it was miss K's insistence that we listen to "Lincoln and Liberty" over and over and over as well as (re)read the Lincoln biography from the library ("Abraham Lincoln" by Amy L. Cohn. it is a wonderful book for young and old. check it out!)- but I felt absolutely haunted by the giant man today. on our way home we passed by New Salem and glimpsed a large statue of Lincoln on horseback bent over reading a book. my favorite one so far!
"hurrah for the choice of a nation!
Our chieftan so brave and so true;
we'll go for the great reformation,
for Lincoln and Liberty too"
-from the Carl Sanburg's "the American Songbag"
exploring over 12,000 years of civilization on the Illinois River
a peek back in time layer by layer
the kiddos set up their own village along the river. this discovery room at the museum was incredible!
catching snow outside the museum
birds spotted on our outing:
-red tailed hawks
-american kestrels
-a barn owl
-great blue herons
-two snow geese (yes the white dots in the photo below)
the trip back home: miniman fell asleep holding big sister's hand. her take on it: "he's so cute when he's asleep! oh how my heart just grows for him!". the girl has got a way with words!
2 comments:
sweet sister, and she does have a way with words! :^)
which museum were you visiting?
Hi Lori!
we are visiting the museum at Dickson Mounds. What a wonderful museum - the whole family really enjoyed their displays! Have you been?
cheers!
carrie
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