Santini Vaca

This summer we trekked out to Nauvoo for a week. Nauvoo, Illinois is where the Mormon pioneers settled before they were driven out west. The church has turned the site into a Williamsburg on steroids. It is so much fun and family friendly. I seriously think that anyone, including those not of our faith, would enjoy it. And for those of our faith- it houses some very special history.

But on our way we made a stop in Springfield- home of Abraham Lincoln. JD is a mega Lincoln fan, so we had to stop and make a day of it.

Springfield has a Lincoln museum created by the same designer who did Disneyland. The wax characters throughout were unbelievable. They were sculpted with such emotion.

Young Lincoln and JD

This is taken in the Old State Capitol.

The volunteers here had such awesome costumes.

Here is where he gave his speech that included "a house divided cannot stand." The top hat represents where he sat.

Outside of the building



Frank Lloyd Wright has a building in the area, so we had to take a look-see.

Lincoln's home

Mark and Mom Santini touching the original banister in the home.

Good times