Day 7-June 11, 2010

The kids and I met the Earl clan at the State Capital of Austin. We really got a hands on education about the great state of Texas. for instance, Texas is the only state in our country who has a pledge to the state flag that is said everyday for school children. The state flag can never be flown below any flag no matter what. It can fly next to another flag but never below. The capital was wonderful. The children really got to see all the wonderful things about Texas. They have a portrait of David Crockett (our cousin), so that was really interesting. It was a hot, good day. After the capital we went to the LB Johnson Presidential Library. He was an amazing man. he took meticulous notes. They told us that he has more "papers" than any other President. They went 5 stories high in the library. Lady Byrd Johnson was an incredible First Lady. She loved Texas and she helped with the preservation of flower and plant seeds to be continued for the future. Her office was so fun, she was known for her filing system. It was all over the floor! I loved it!! Great women think alike!! Dean and Bekah come in tonight. they fly into San antonio, Tx. So the kids and i drove about an hour to San Antonio and checked into our hotel and swam untill it was time to go to the airport. Can't wait to see them!!!