Sights in and around Dover, DE

Evergreen trees are not as plentiful in Dover as in the west. Here is an evergreen trying to grow among the other trees along a roadside patch of trees.

It was amazing how dense the trees were in places. I truly know what was being said now by "Clearing the ground," can't imagine what it was like when the first settlers came to America to see all the trees growing together.

It was interesting to drive a short distance from Aaron & Shanessy's house to see the governors house, it was very beautiful and old.

Another old house in Dover, but so lovely.

There are so many old buildings in Dover, it was so neat to see them. There were places the bricks were so they were crumbly, but still the houses are standing. An awesome sight!

Dover Air Force Base

I couldn't believe the size of some of these air planes, they are huge!!!

Aaron works someplace back there

Air Control Tower on base. Aaron took us to the base to show us around. We have never been on an Air Force Base before. It was interesting, it is basically a town within a town. We mailed post cards from the Post Office on base, saw some of the housing, several huge air planes, and many other buildings on base. It is amazing all the stuff that goes into a base.

Hershey, PA

Grandpa and Aeraci at Hershey Park. Looks like they are having a fine time.

The smoke stacks to the Hershey Plant as seen from the top of the Farris Wheel.

Water fun with Grandma Leah, Aeraci, Shanessy and Bre

Daddy and Aeraci had the first ride at the park

Hershey Park was so much fun. Grandpa & Grandpa Owens were even talked into riding on one of the Roller Coasters. It was a blast, but don't even think of getting me to go on one of the other Roller Coasters there, they were wicked looking.

Vacation Posts

I know I said I would get photos posted at least a week ago, but it seemed like such an overwhelming task until I came upon an idea. Post a few daily with specific headings. So I have finally gotten started. Better late than never. We had such a good time while in Delaware, we can't wait to return to visit with Aaron, Shanessy & Aeraci and of course see more of the sights, next time we will know more of what we want to spend more time doing and seeing.

Hagley Museum

The Hagley Museum is in Wilmington, Delaware. It is comprised of the Hagley Library, Eleutherian du Pont family home and other buildings associated with the du Pont family business that was started at this location along the Brandywine River.

It was hot and humid, but Aeraci was a good sport about letting daddy (Aaron), Grandpa & Grandma Owens look at everything they wanted to see at the museum.

One of the cars that a du Pont family member built, it looked like it was a pretty nice ride, even for the era it came from.

A very large wagon, which was the customary mode of long distant travel in the 1800's.

du Pont family home, the family resided here from 1803 to 1890. The gun powder mill was located down the hill at the back of the home. Four members of the family were killed in the home while the gun powder mill was in operation while they were in the house. The walls of the house are very thick. The interior is as beautiful as the outside.

Amish Market in Dover

The first place Aaron & Shanessy took us in Dover, DE was an Amish Market. It was a very interesting experience. The inside had all kinds of foods that the Amish community had made. They had the best chocolate covered strawberries I have ever tasted. All kinds of cheese, they even had a blue cheese that wasn't gross, it tasted pretty good!

The outside was like a HUGE yard sale. There was some neat stuff (which we had room to take some back on the plane, oh, that saved us from buying). There was also a farmer's market associated with the market.

Father's Day, June 20, 2009

Grandpa and Cade getting a little time in before leaving for the east coast.

Callie and Claire

Cade is really growing and changing.