We are part of a large homeschooling group in our area. The group gives us opportunities to do some fun field trips and such. Last week we participated in a tour of the capitol and Governor's mansion. We weren't able to make the organized tour of the capitol but Emma and I took our own tour of it anyway. We went to the Senate, House, Governor's office, Lt. Governor's office, Secretary of State and the Treasurer's offices. This is a picture of Emma on the steps of the Capitol. I especially love the caution tape in the background... brings out the color of her hair? Here is a picture of the Governor's mansion. It's one of only a few in the country that you can actually take a tour of. It was built in 1908 and is the oldest building on the campus. In 1973 it was restored thanks to Gov. Evans and his wife. For years people wanted to tear it down and rebuild a new one because of the state of disrepair it was in. But they saved it and brought it back to it's...