Monticello!!!

I was so looking forward to revisiting Thomas Jefferson's home, and taking the family. Jay and Rob and I had been before on a Nashville Children's Choir trip, but the rest of the family had not. I knew John would appreciate this beautiful setting.

And there he greeted us, at the shuttle stop! Such a gentleman...

The exhibits were rich, and filled with interesting and interactive displays such as this...

and this...(picture by Laura)

beautiful porch, sleeping baby

Isn't this a fantastic view?

Ah, is this house for sale?

The garden is really one of my favorite spots on the property. It is beautiful, and beautifully kept, and the view across the garden and over the hills is absolutely stunning.

walking away from the house...

to his grave.

Sweet visit. Sorry no photos from inside the house, but we will carry in our minds his clock and daily calendar made of cannon ball weights, his swivel chair, and homemade "copier," and the alcove beds, the portraits and busts, and other lovely things that made his home unique as well as spectacular.

More on Jefferson later...