Running away from home

AH works really long hours so we occasionally  need to run away from home for a couple of days.  Last weekend we drove to Bloomington, Il for a mini break.  We visited the David Davis mansion, where there was a civil war program going on.  We heard speeches by all the generals from that war, met Abe Lincoln and toured the gorgeous home.  Mr Davis was a close friend of Lincolns, a wealthy land owner and the first supreme court judge from Illinois.  The home was built in 1872 and had all the modern conveniences available at the time.  Only two hours from home it was a great getaway.  Of course we also had to do a little shopping and visited 3rd Sunday Market.  There were some great vendors but the prices were outrageous.  It's always fun to run away from home for a couple of days but I sure love getting back and sleeping in my own bed.

honest Abe

all the buildings on the property were surounded with flower beds

Italianate style popular in the late 1800's

pretty ladies in costume

General Grant