Longwood and Windsor Ruins

     My parents and I went to Natchez one day. We had a picnic lunch on the Mississippi River and then went to visit Longwood. My dad said he always wanted to tour it. He told us that it was never finished. My mom and I were like, "Why in the world would you want to see an unfinished antebellum home?!" But, it really was so interesting!! It was built right at the time the Civil War started. There are 5 stories, but only the bottom floor is finished. The workers had to go back to the North when the war started. If they had finished it, it would have been really grand!  It is octagonal in shape and has a rotunda. I am so proud of myself too because I asked the tour guide several questions! 4 years ago, I would have never done that!!! :)
     On the way back, we took a detour to see the Windsor Ruins, a landmark of a grand home in the middle of nowhere. Kinda tricky to find, but we eventually made it. The only thing that is still there are HUGE columns. Unfortunately, it burned down from a lit cigar. I've always wanted to see it and I'm glad I got to go. It was raining and extremely muddy, but I managed to get some pictures. Overall, we had a fun day!

On the way

Old Man River, keep on rolling....

So pretty

Looking up in the rotunda

No zip codes

The workers' tools

Looking down through skylight

Love this!

Will you look at that? Chevron was around in the 1860s!

Easter 2015

     My parents came to visit me this weekend for Easter. We had a fun time! On Friday, we went shopping a little and baked a cake to our annual family Easter lunch the next day. On Saturday, we went to our family gathering. My parents and I tried to fly my new butterfly kite. We tried and we failed! Unfortunately, it was not windy enough to get it in the air. :(  Later, we went to my Aunt's house where I got to cross something off my bucket list! I have always wanted to ride a horse and I finally did! It was kinda scary getting on her because it was pretty high up. I held on to the saddle for dear life ha! My feet did not reach the stirrups either. I learned how to steer the horse with the reins, which is different than I thought. I'm rather proud of myself! But, I would never have made it as a cowgirl in the Wild West! If that horse started running, I would have been terrified! 
     Sunday, of course was Easter! Resurrection Day! Up from the grave He arose!!! Hallelujah, He is Alive!!!!! I'm so thankful for my Savior, Jesus Christ, and that He went to the cross for me and rose again three days later! He is the best decision I have ever made. Without Him, life would have no purpose or meaning. I hope you know Him too!
     We went to church on Sunday and came back for a pretty tasty lunch. BBQ pulled pork and macaroni and cheese. Yum, yum! :) It was a great weekend!!!

Love my new kicks!

My Pinterest inspired bunny cake!!!

Let's go fly a kite!

Or not!

Yeehaw!

That is a tiny baby rabbit!

The fields here are covered in yellow flowers! So beautiful!!!

Me and Effie Pooh!

Me and Mama!