Texas History Part ???

What happens when two history buffs decide to have a little anniversary getaway? They end up visiting historical sites, of course! Seriously, it is great to have a husband that enjoys history as much as I do - sometimes even a little more! :)

Sadly, we didn't get any pictures on our actual anniversary. Strange, huh? We did a little shopping and after supper we watched our wedding dvd. (Wow. A lot has changed in 5 years!) :)

Saturday was our fun day - starting with some Blue Bell (for Mark - a little early in the day for me.)

Gotta love the self timer! :)

We saw some absolutely beautiful countryside!!

The picture doesn't do it justice - especially through a car window!

Here are a few more pictures of the church you got a peek at on Monday:
Outside:

Inside:

Sam Houston's initials carved in the pew in front of his:

And in the museum part:
Sam Houston's table - the top was worn very smooth.

These were done by a local painter - Heroes of Texas independence. He is going to try to get them hung in the Alamo.

(There were a few more as well.)

After Independence, we went on to College Station to visit the Bush Library and Museum. Mark's first time to see it. (This was my second visit - to see a few more pictures of the inside check out this post from last year.)

So nice of Mr. Bush to stop for a little chat!

This is the little family cemetery out back of the museum - the Bush's daughter is buried there. She died of Leukemia at age 3.

Hope you enjoyed our little trip. We sure enjoyed getting away together for a couple of days.