This past weekend Zach's parents, Steve and Shauna, came to visit us for the weekend. We had so much fun with them! We were able to visit a few sites too which I had not been to yet this summer. We went to Mount Vernon, Amish Country, Gettysburg and one of my ancestor's home. His name is Hans Herr and he came from Switzerland as one of the main Mennonite leaders. His home, which was built in 1719, has been restored in Lancaster County, PA, and is now a historical sight. I was so happy we were able to make a quick stop there and see it. Amish country was beautiful. Althought I definitely could never live without electricity, I found myself thinking the whole time how wonderful the simple life would be. The Amish people seemed so peaceful and content. Everywhere we turned there were little buggies riding around. A few times we saw whole families in the buggies riding together. It was really cute. Gettysburg was beautiful too. We went right at dusk which was perfect. I will have to say though that Mount Vernon was my favorite place I have been this whole summer. I loved everything about it. The house was gorgeous, and it was so neat the way they had it all decorated, most of which was done with original furniture. Sometimes I think our country is lame because we don't have lots of old buildings and streets like Europe, but I have been proved wrong this last weekend. There is so much history back here, and I am so grateful I have been able to experience all of it!
Apple Orchard at Hans Herr's house.
Entry to Mount Vernon
Amish Country
13 comments:
Ohh more cute pics! I love the one with drew bear in his stroller reaching for you! awe love it!
loved your words and pictures. Thanks for such a great trip. See you soon! love, Shauna
You are getting so good at taking pictures-I love it!
How do you made your pictures like that? The color is so.... I don't even know the word, but I really want to learn how to do it. Maybe you can show me when we HANG OUT soon!!!
Looks like a lot of fun! I love Mount Vernon too, it's so pretty there! Love the pic with you and Andrew- he looks so much like you in it (c:
it was so good to see you katie! your little andrew is adorable...the next day hannah kept asking, "Whatsth that cute babyz name again mommy??"...he really made an impact.
p.s. you left your sunglasses at my house (haha, just after we had that conversation too!) send me your address when you get a chance so i can mail them to you.
GREAT pics! looks like such a fun experience seeing some of your/american history. can't wait to see you guys--wow andrew is adorable. and i love the way you do your pics on your blog--retro looking. it's awesome!
So bummed I missed yo u! Andrew is so big- I can't believe he is starting to walk!!! I don't know if you got a new camera, but i love the new style of pics!
Hey, can we come visit too? That looks like a lot of fun!
hi cute burnette! are you guys back in ut yet? we must play soon!
Hi cute girl! I got your messge and I can't wait to see you. How is this weekend looking for you?
Ok, I know that everyone has already mentioned this, but your pictures are awesome! How do you do that?? I am hopeless with my pictures; I need to take more, edit ALL, and post at least a few. Maybe you could help me. Also, where are you guys right now? Are you in utah? If you are, I think we should hang out!
UPDATE ALREADY.
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