Trip to Springfield, IL

Yesterday was my Dad's birthday and we have always done something fun on his day! When we were kids it was so exciting because we use to get to skip school and go somewhere fun to celebrate the day. This year we thought it would be fun to take the train to Springfield, IL and spend the day and then take the train home.

It started Wednesday night when we spent the night downtown at a hotel because we had to be at the train station downtown early in the morning. We took the train to Springfield which was about a 2 hour ride. The kids had so much fun because they both LOVE trains and this was the first time on a real train. We had a great lunch in Petersburg, IL and then went to New Salem, IL. This is where Abe Lincoln spent about 6 years living in his 20's before he started his political career. They have a pioneer village all set up with at least 30 log cabins and stores. So we walked around taking pictures and talking to the pioneer people. Then we headed back to the train station and took the train home. Austin's favorite part was eating dinner on the train in the dining car!!

It was a great way to spend my dad's birthday!

Getting on the train

Austin and the conductor

Eating lunch in Petersburg!!

New Salem

Campbell in her bonnet!!