ST. LOUIS TRIP Part 1

We left on the 4th of July to drive to St. Louis for a few days. 
We stopped on the way down in Springfield, Illinois to visit some Abraham Lincoln sites.  Like most people, I've always had a particular interest in this president.  Here we are in front of the home he had before he went to the White House.  I really love the farewell address he gave:

My friends, no one, not in my situation, can appreciate my feeling of sadness at this parting. To this place and the kindness of these people, I owe everything. Here I have lived a quarter of a century, and have passed from a young to an old man. Here my children have been born, and one is buried. I now leave, not knowing when, or whether ever, I may return, with a task before me greater than that which rested upon Washington. Without the assistance of that Divine Being who ever attended him, I cannot succeed. With that assistance I cannot fail. Trusting in Him who can go with me, and remain with you, and be everywhere for good, let us confidently hope that all will yet be well. To His care commending you, as I hope in your prayers you will commend me, I bid you an affectionate farewell.

On our way back home we stopped again in Springfield to visit the tomb where Abraham Lincoln is buried with his wife and three of his four sons.

Katie was very interested in these historical stops and specifially asked for her picture to be taken here.