Road Trip! Springfield, Illinois

Did you know that Chicago is NOT actually the State Capitol of Illinois? Well, as it turned out, our brief trip through Springfield,…

A Capitol affair!

This year, 2012, is the 100th anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. it’s a yearly event that celebrates springtime. It…

Day 5: High Flyers…

Tuesday was a busy day! I’m yawning just recalling it! LOL!  We got up early (7am – ouch! NOT a vacation get-up time!)…