Soccer and Montpelier...

Daniel's first year playing soccer.  This is his first organized sport.

Hannah and Daniel

Our first time to President James Madison's home, Montpelier, in Orange, VA.
Fourth President of the United States (1809-1817)
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"The advice nearest to my heart and deepest in my convictions is that the Union of the States be cherished and perpetuated."  -- James Madison, 1834

Outside the visitor's center

"The happy union of these States is a wonder: their Constitution a miracle:
their example the hope of Liberty throughout the World."  -- James Madison, 1829

Caleb's longest car trip so far - about 4 hours round trip...
He's doing great!  7 weeks old...

Back of Montpelier

The temple

I LOVE this tractor and hay wagon!  I want a hay wagon just like this one!

Celebrating Constitution Day

Montpelier:  Home of the Father of the Constitution

Ashley...the "Chicken Girl"...The chickens and guineas love her!
She is always taking them compost from our kitchen and they love it!

Our six guineas.  We let them loose about 2 weeks ago and they are doing really well staying on our property so far.  In fact, we think that they think they are chickens!  They stay with the chickens and are scratching just like the chickens do - much to my disappointment.  Guineas are not supposed to scratch, making them suitable for insect control in gardens.  However, these guys are acting just like chickens!

Daddy, Caleb, and Burgess - a rare sight around here...(Daddy taking a nap)...