Gettysburg

Ryan's mom came in a few days ago for a visit, and we don't like to disappoint when it comes to entertaining a guest. :) So we headed to PA for a Memorial Day Weekend Soccer Tournament in Gettysburg.
We took Emma out of school Friday so we could a get an earlier start, and headed to PA. We decided to go through Lancaster for the scenic drive and to visit an Amish farm, and it was great! After lunch and ice cream, we went to "Amish Village" for a super tour of a farm house and barn. Emma was really amazed at the Amish lifestyle, and Lila just liked the barnyard animals. The tour was very informative and the 3 adults learned a lot too.

Check out the clothes hanging on the line...

Family shot in the Covered Bridge.

The girls wished there was really a horse attached to this wagon!
I liked the windmill and garden in the background.

Hmmm, which one looks more studious to you?!

We tried to get away while they weren't looking!

We checked into the hotel, grabbed a quick dinner and let the girls swim with about 100 other soccer players (I don't think I'm exaggerating!) in the indoor pool.

Saturday Emma played 3 mini games and 1 full game - we were at the field from 8:30am until 7:00pm!!! We had a great team "set up" with tents, food, and drink, but come on now! At least it was in Gettysburg, and when we had a few hours off, we took a beautiful drive through the battlefields.

Go Warriors!

A little "Uno" down time

I had never been to Gettysburg, but what a great experience! We took the "auto tour" driving through and getting out to look at different monuments along the way. It's huge! I pictured one field where the battle that ended the Civil War took place, but it was so much more! How amazing to be able to picture how this 4 day battle took place over hills and valleys and past farm buildings that are still standing. It was a great place to spend Memorial Day weekend, anyway.

I tried to capture all of the tiny American flags at the cemetery.

The valley from a lookout tower

Gramma and her girls

The Pennsylvania Monument is the largest one there.
The girls are in front of it here...

...and on top of it here!

My beautiful soccer player with the battlefield behind her

Cool cannon shot

Beautiful countryside and a cute family

Re-enactors

Saturday night, we drove through McD's for dinner, because pool time was more important than food. :)
Sunday, Emma had 2 more games. Her team finished in 3rd place out of the 8 in her age group. Emma played better than she ever has. We were so proud of her playing and her character with her friends. We also had time to take another drive and see the sights.

Starting the last game...

Both girls slept the whole way home, but not before visiting Dairy Queen! :)