Amelia and Ashley with Mr. Lincoln

Amelia and I travelled to the State Capitol Building in Springfield, IL on March 20, 2009. We went to the Illinois Reading Conference first before heading to the State Capitol Building. From Wham to the hotel, we travelled, 169.03 miles in my car. Then we took the bus to the Prairie State Convention Center which was 4.52 miles. After the conference, we travelled back to the hotel for another 4.52 miles and changed our clothes for a night out downtown. Amelia and I went in a friend’s mini-car back downtown to the Cold Stone Creamery before heading to the capitol building which was 5.46 miles. It was around 9:30 p.m. and the temperature outside was about 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Of course we needed ice cream when it was cold out. Amelia and I were in the car with four other girls. We looked like clowns coming out of a clown car. We drove from Cold Stone to the State Capitol Building about .55 miles. We parked across from the Illinois State Police building to get close to the State Capitol. We walked about 1/5 of a mile to the statue. I found a statue of Abraham Lincoln that was 10ft. 6 in. tall. My picture is hard to see Amelia and me with Mr. Lincoln, so I apologize for not getting a close up. Amelia tried to get on top of his shoulder, but I was afraid that she would get stuck so I had to hold her near the palm of his hand. This statue was dedicated on October 5, 1918 which was the centennial of the first meeting of the Illinois General Assembly. Amelia and I traveled a total of 184.28 miles to get to the State Capitol Building. For round trip, we travelled 358.77 miles. Amelia has travelled a total of 2,680.39 miles so far this semester.

Amelia and Tierr travel to Florida

Amelia and I went to Treasure Island, Florida for spring break 3/7/09 - 3/14/09. Our condo was located on the beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. We traveled 1866.08 miles round trip via car. It was a very long ride but well worth it. Amelia has traveled a total of 2321.62 miles.

This is Amelia on our balcony with the Gulf of Mexico behind her.

Amelia and Brittany go to Evansville, Indiana

Amelia and Brittany go see Playhouse Disney Live at Evansville, Indiana

Amelia and I went to Evansville, Indiana to see Playhouse Disney Live at The Centre on February 28, 2009. We traveled all 100.87 miles by car to make a total of 201.74 miles round trip from the Wham building. We were accompanied by my son, niece, sister, brother, and grandmother. We saw all the Disney characters perform on stage in a musical adventure.
Walt Disney first created Mickey Mouse in 1928 and now 80 years later he is still as famous and popular with young children and even some adults today. After our long, exciting trip, Amelia has traveled a grand total of 455.54 miles!!! AWESOME!!!

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class photo

Amelia was hiding in this class photo. 

 Stay tuned to see where her travels take her over the next few weeks.

Amelia and Paula went to Alto Pass, IL

Amelia and I went to Bald Knob Cross in Alto Pass, IL on February 18, 2009. We traveled the 42.1 miles in my car, and this makes 253.8 miles total that Amelia has traveled so far.

- Paula

Amelia visits the Gateway Arch in St. Louis!

Amelia and I went to the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri on February 14. We were joined by our friend Nicole. We drove the 211.7 miles in my car. The Gateway Arch in also known as the Gateway to the West. It is the tallest monument in the U.S., reaching a height of 630 feet.

-Emily

Amelia goes to the Gateway Arch in St. Louis!