Summertime, Part 3

We headed West Midwest!  With out intending to, we followed Lincoln....

 From being born in Kentucky...

 Raised in Indiana....

And, settling in Illinois, we where right behind him.

We went past Springfield, IL and made our way to Chicago where my husband is on business.

As if we had not already spent more than enough time in the car, we picked up my husband, jumped back into the car and headed on down the road.....

It was ok because this can be lots of fun.

Eventually, you get hungry and must find some place to eat....this looked good...and it was!

We were back on the road with the wind in our faces.

I tell the children that they don't need their cell phones or their Ipods....if you don't want to see another corn field then just look up.....

Looking up we saw this glorious sight while at a stop sign...

Bridges are much more exciting while looking up....(not for the driver though...well maybe it would be?!)

When the towns and bridges were gone He provided a glorious sight...

I have no idea what the scientific name for this is, but it is certainly beautiful.

 We finally reached our destination.  Don't recognize it?  Why, that's Old Man River himself!

So, how is your summer so far?

Summertime...Part 2

The High Hope Steeplechase is a highlight of our year and we did not miss a moment of it.

From watching the jockey's be weighed...

To  jockey silks matching horses....

And, jockey nail polish matching silks!

We enjoyed the close finishes...

And, discovered that steeplechase is for everyone...

After all, who doesn't love a new piece of silver?

To be continued...

Summertime

It is only mid-June, but we've been busy, busy, busy.  Here is a peek....

We've visited lovely little churches out in the countryside.

Where the garden beacons

 And, the perfect place to sit awaits.

A long discussion took place about this man buried but  a few feet away.

We spoke of his talent and the gift he gave of this loveliest of songs.

To be continued....