To the Capitol!

We parked in the coolest parking lot right above the freeway! I think this was the kids' favorite part of the whole outing. They stood looking down at the cars zooming by underneath.



Here we are in the state senate room. The lady in front was our very capable tour guide.

Here she is again explaining some of the significance of various paintings.

Denise and me. (My purse is jam packed with brochures for future field trips.)

The kids at a historic cannon.

I was intrigued by this statue in front of the capitol building.

At the base of the statue were these words:

JOSEPH EMERSON BROWN

War Governor of Georgia

Patriot, Statesman, Christian

Born April 15, 1821 Died November 30, 1894

Governor of Georgia four terms 1857-1865

Chief Justice Supreme Court of Georgia 1868-1870

United States Senator from Georgia 1880-1891

Founder of Charles McDonald Brown
Scholarship Fund

University of Georgia

ELIZABETH GRISHAM BROWN

Wife of Joseph Emerson Brown

Born July 13, 1826 Died Decemeber 26, 1896

Devoted Wife, Loving Mother, Loyal Patriot

A Christian Obedient to God

Here are the little kids after a educational tour of the capitol -- digging for rolly pollies.

It was a hot day -- about 96 degrees -- and humid. Denise treated us to Dairy Queen. It was just what the doctor ordered!

The line-up, again by age: Konner, Victoria, Kade, Kylie, Joshua, Kathleen, Kathleen H., Keva, Bethany, Kristofer and Keri Lynn.

Kylie and Victoria get ready for bed. It's another early day tomorrow for all of us!