Historic {Spring Break Day5}

We spent the day going to several spots in the heart of Columbia. First, we drove passed the largest fire hydrant (it's actually on record!) It is part of Columbia's art walk. They have several outdoor art exhibits, which are compiled into a walking tour. We couldn't fit it in this trip, but maybe next time.

 

Ella loved posing for pictures. Such a cutie, crazy haircut and all!

We though a historical stop in Columbia was necessary. Being new to the area ourselves, and each of us having a parent that was particularly interested in history, we thought the Capitol Building was a good stop.

After the video inside, we walked around to see how many cannon ball shots we could find. They are marked by these stars on the outside of the building. It was really cool to look for the stars, then to see the actual damage that was caused by the cannon. The kids were astounded. They wanted to touch this one that was for the most part, at a perfect height to reach. (Tanner & Ella are actually standing on a wall, My mom isn't really that short, she's standing next to the wall holding up Anson. Only so many kids could balance on that wall at a time... and of course they all needed to try touching it at the same time)

 Once we returned home from our site seeing tour of downtown (we drove passed other places, as well as walked through one of the riverwalk parks, before heading home) we of coursed needed to cool off in the pool!

Random happiness. Gotta love it!

We cleaned up and headed to meet Devin for dinner.

Since our parents were all heading back to good ol' Washington the next day, we had to find some place to eat some famous Carolina BBQ. It was good. My favorite part might have been the freshly made lemonade, it was really good.

Does Joseph look scared or tired? He was actually pretty tired after such a long day. He wasn't shy with the cake though, he went right for it. First he tried a strawberry, THEN he took a nice big handful of cake. YUMMM!

 This wasn't his actual birthday, but since the grandparents were all leaving the next day, we celebrated a couple days early with them! Who wants to miss the opportunity to eat cake anyway?!
 

The BIRTHDAY BOY!

I can't believe my precious baby is now 1 year old! Time sure does fly. I sure love this boy! He is such a sweet, loving and patient baby. He can light up the room with his bright eyes, smile and infectious laugh. What a joy!