History (with a little frisbee mixed in)

I have been so concerned about the course the Federal government is taking that I've decided to become more informed and also begin educating my children on the issues--particularly state's rights vs. federal rights and the history surrounding these complex issues. So, we've been having 30 min lessons/discussion each day on history and government, and to enhance our study I decided to take a trip to the Utah State Capitol. Ha, ha, ha. . .just kidding, at least about the 30 min lessons and teaching my children about government and all that. Wouldn't that make me like the most ambitious mom in the world to be attempting to have political debates with my 6 and 3 year olds? Our philosophical discussions are more like "Why is it a bad idea to pick our noses in public?" But, we did take a trip to the Utah State Capitol (and I'm not completely kidding about my feelings about the government. . .but it's not that kind of blog.)

We went to the state capitol building because it is withing walking distance of Aunt Janey's new place. It was a beautiful spring day and it was lots of fun! Capitol buildings are always pretty cool, though. Gotta love the marble columns and staircases, right?

The kids loved it, even though they had no idea what sort of significance the building has. I just wanted to include pictures of a fun little excursion. I am going to have to go have more SLC urban excursions with my Big City Sister.

Where's Waldo? (Can you find my 2 little guys?)

This is how "Big Government" makes me feel too.




Playing frisbee on the Capitol Lawn. I bet Obama does this too.

Yes this is Ruby, I know she looks like a boy. Don't worry I have since remedied the situation and gotten her a cute, girlie hoodie. But, she's just happy to be FREE! She cries at the door "Bye, bye" all the time because she's so desperate to get outside.