We decided to take a road trip this weekend. Jer's been really wanting to go to Vicksburg after we went to Gettysburg this summer, so... we loaded up the family, stopped for Jer's Mom and Dad and drove to Mississippi. Jer had said it would be about 5 1/2 hours, however, I believe it was closer to 7 hours.
Carol, Victoria, and Bella wait patiently to be checked out of our room in Shreveport. This was our half-way stop. We got in on a Friday night at 8:30. Jer and Dick did some gambling that night. The next morning I walked into the casino, but quickly walked out- it looses its flare in the morning lights. We were up 20 dallors until Jer made me play Roolet (seriously, he sat me down and said we're not leaving until you gamble some.) We lost 15 dollars at that table, before I finally got up and said, let's go. All in all, we were up 5 dollars.
This is the way to travel in style. Daddy totes Victoria on our luggage.
Bella wants in on the act. (Whatever sister has or does she wants.) Dick totes Bella on the luggage.
The gang in Shreveport.
My daughter has a fascination with canons.
Victoria and Bella play Ring Around the Rosie in the gift shop at Vicksburg. Grandma ended up buying this hat for Bella. She reminds me of an old fashioned Holly Hobby that I had as a child named Betsy. Too cute.
Vicksburg was awesome! We bought a CD to listen to in the car as we drove around the battleground. They had a ton of elaborate monuments that were breathtaking.
Can you believe this is a November day in Mississippi? The wind was blowing, but it was about 65 degrees. Leaves were falling all over the place. Carol remarked that they looked like gold falling.
The Lunn's climb the trenches.
Grant leads the army into battle. The moon was actually out in late afternoon.
The Texas monument was located on a giant hill. It was one of the last we saw before the afternoon turned to darkness and we left the museum before it closed or closely thereafter.
The Mississippi river at sunset as we take a "scenic detour" that Jer insists is not that far. (Need I say more.)
On the way home we stopped at the antique shops in Forney. (Like my driving glasses and squirmy kids?) They were closed, so we went to Chili's and had a feast. A great weekend!
Carol, Victoria, and Bella wait patiently to be checked out of our room in Shreveport. This was our half-way stop. We got in on a Friday night at 8:30. Jer and Dick did some gambling that night. The next morning I walked into the casino, but quickly walked out- it looses its flare in the morning lights. We were up 20 dallors until Jer made me play Roolet (seriously, he sat me down and said we're not leaving until you gamble some.) We lost 15 dollars at that table, before I finally got up and said, let's go. All in all, we were up 5 dollars.
This is the way to travel in style. Daddy totes Victoria on our luggage.
Bella wants in on the act. (Whatever sister has or does she wants.) Dick totes Bella on the luggage.
The gang in Shreveport.
My daughter has a fascination with canons.Victoria and Bella play Ring Around the Rosie in the gift shop at Vicksburg. Grandma ended up buying this hat for Bella. She reminds me of an old fashioned Holly Hobby that I had as a child named Betsy. Too cute.
Vicksburg was awesome! We bought a CD to listen to in the car as we drove around the battleground. They had a ton of elaborate monuments that were breathtaking.
Can you believe this is a November day in Mississippi? The wind was blowing, but it was about 65 degrees. Leaves were falling all over the place. Carol remarked that they looked like gold falling.
The Lunn's climb the trenches.
Grant leads the army into battle. The moon was actually out in late afternoon.
The Texas monument was located on a giant hill. It was one of the last we saw before the afternoon turned to darkness and we left the museum before it closed or closely thereafter.
The Mississippi river at sunset as we take a "scenic detour" that Jer insists is not that far. (Need I say more.)
On the way home we stopped at the antique shops in Forney. (Like my driving glasses and squirmy kids?) They were closed, so we went to Chili's and had a feast. A great weekend!
2 comments:
Looks like you had fun....
wow, what a great trip. I've driven through vicksburg a million times and had no idea there was such great things to see.
great pics too!
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