Busy Day in Springfield

The spot where a painted turtle laid its eggs last week. We watched her for an hour while she dug a hole, laid 12 eggs, and buried them. And then the news van came by and interviewed us about our nature outings! 

Thistle

Thistle in training

Swans at Emiquon

Little Brother checking out something in the water

Cliff swallow nests

On the dock

Selfies!

A friend wants to follow Little Brother home.

You can look inside!

You can GET INSIDE!

Air and Combat Museum in Springfield, Illinois

The engine of a Mustang

1927 prop plane

We also visited the Dana-Thomas house this day!