Human Rights

Normally Mike would have taken Martin Luther King Day off from work. But, this year he started a new business and that was his opening weekend. If you'd like to see his website you can click here.

So the kids and I were on our own.

I heard that there was some stuff going on downtown at the Capitol. We started off our tour by having lunch in the cafeteria. We dined among Senators and Congressmen. I made sure to tell the kids ahead of time what kind of behavior was expected. I think they felt the importance of the building and the day, as soon as we walked in the doors.

We were free to walk around and tour the chambers. Everyone was so welcoming. There were different speakers and performers in the main rotunda. It was really cool to be there among humanity. I tried to help the kids understand why we honor Martin Luther King on this day. I told them that he fought for everybody's rights, especially for people who were different.

Love these kids.

This was such a cool experience. We are definitely making this a yearly "must do" tradition.

Before we headed back to Eagle we went to Goody's, one of our favorite old school ice cream parlors, downtown. Think "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." You know, the Candyman Song? I think this picture is so funny. Especially with the blow-up lips in the background. :)

Nathan and Danny shared an old fashioned Oreo milkshake.

Ryan chose candy over ice cream, picking a long red licorice rope.

Lydia chose a Ring Pop, along with a few Sour Patch Kids that she shared with Ryan. What a great outing!