We checked out some books at the library and read up and then recruited Alecia and Andrew and took a day trip. After I took a detour around the entire city of Charlottesville while trying to find a specific restaurant, we ate some stellar pizza we happened upon accidentally and finally made it to Monticello. We've been a few times before, but the girls didn't remember it.
Thomas Jefferson was such a fascinating person. Visiting his home tells so much about him...how he lived, what his interests and priorities were. Something I remember from the tour was that a grandson once said of him, "he was a miser with his time and expected others to be the same."
Afterward, we stopped at an orchard nearby and filled our faces with hot-off-the-press cider doughnuts....amazing! The leaves were just showing a hint of change, so it's tempting to head back in a week or two.
Monticello, "Little Mountain" in Italian.
I think that's the only thing Anna and Kate learned
from this whole expedition.
The grounds there are so well kept. It's obvious why he chose
this spot, such an amazing location.
Luke totally loved it ;o)
("Find a happy place. Find a happy place")
13 comments:
Oh Monticello, that is one place that we wanted to go when we were there this past summer but we just couldn't fit it in! I guess we'll just have to go back. Darn.
oh, cider donuts are the greatest. We just had some this morning. And now I want more. Yummy!
You are so lucky to live close to such great historical places! I'm so jealous.
That's so neat that you home school. I admire mom's who do that. What a fun field trip! I went there after my first year in college and loved it! (ever since Mr. Fransis in high school, I love history!) What great places you have around you to visit! That is so fun!
cool pics, looks like Andrew is trying to be a model! silly kid!
We were going to try and visit during Fall Break this week. What was the name of the pizza place? Always looking for good pizza. :) Any other recommendations?
I love the peaceful feeling and the gorgeous views of Monticello! I also fell in love with his neighbor's property - Madison's Montpelier. I could definitely retire around there with a gorgeous plantation up in the mountains, secluded, quiet...aaahhh...
I have to say I am very jealous of where you live. How would it be to take a drive to Monticello?! I've always wanted to go, and it seems that's the one place we never get to whenever we visit the D.C. area. What a great field trip for your children!
SOOO cute. You always have the best pictures. I tagged you. Go to my BLOG.
What a fun trip, and those donuts sound amazing. As always you amaze me with your photog skills! What kind of camera do you use? I want to take some photography classes and I am saving my pennies for a camera. I would love to hear your advice!!
oh my fetch! Is that a saying? Anyway, I think I've had the same pizza as you. The BEST pizza I've ever had in my WHOLE life I got from a great little pizza shop in Charlottesville. We even went back the next day and bought more slices just to bring home. Did you go in the Children's boutique called "Boutique Boutique"? Love that place too. Oh, and not to mention the great Gelato place in the same area. I think I should move there. Glad you had fun on your field trip. You should go back in a week or two...I bet it will be beautiful.
OK, so after talking to Alecia we've discovered that we didn't go to the same pizza place. Charlottesville must have a lot of good pizza joints.
Wait a cotton-pickin' minute - you're homeschooling Anna? How did I miss that memo? How is it going? You're brave. What made you decide to homeschool?
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