Last week, Emma and her dad headed out for a two day adventure to Sacramento. After a very exciting plane ride from San Diego, they immediately loaded onto the bus to tour the Capital Building.
Here they are checking out the Senate Chamber.
Then they wen to the Railroad Museum. When I showed Emma's little sister, Cubby, this picture, Cubby said, "Look!!! Emma's about to be run over by a train!"
Instead of getting run over, she climbed aboard and fired that engine up!
Just kidding. She and Danny studied all of the intricate parts of the engine together.
Then it was back to the big ol' charter bus....and they all rolled on out to dinner (pizza!) and then on to the hotel for some much needed shut eye, after watching American Idol, of course.
The next morning, the group headed out to Sutter's Mill to the site where gold was discovered. Apparently, it was a very cold, wet and rainy day outdoors....
....as you can see from all of the moss growing on this tree.
Here's a beautiful view of the American River.
It was at this location that my favorite picture of the whole trip was taken....
Yep. Emma's single souvenir purchase of the entire trip was this special handmade pioneer bonnet. She is a true romantic at heart, and this is the epitome of the perfect gift.
Oh my. Yep, here's the Mountain Man I've heard quite a bit about. Apparently, it was freezing outside on this day, and this guy was strolling around with his bare arms and thin leather shirt. Check out the beard and coonskin hat! Love it!
After the Mountain Man's presentation, the kids learned about pioneer toys.
I definitely can't show this picture to J.D. He'll go crazy when he sees that cool hammer his big sis is using!
And here are the two travel mates, experiencing a new, interesting place together. Oh where will the road take them next?
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