Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Be Independent

So after we had washed the car and unloaded the sleeping bags and tent - Ryan said that he wanted to go and see the Declaration of Independence which was on display at the Utah State Capitol. I wanted to go too so we headed off to wait in line for 3 hours with the other (not kidding) 25,000 people. An original document was found framed behind an old picture. The document was purchased by a gentleman that said - this is the nations copy - and will have it on display at every single state capitol so that everyone can look at it. That's a very kind deed I think. I enjoyed looking at the videos of the remodel job and earthquake proofing that happened to this massive building. The inside is so beautiful and the restoration was brilliant. It was a very respectful and reverent line of people - each filled with the excitement of the moment. I enjoyed every minute of the 3 hours - and I enjoyed being there with Ryan - and was grateful for a free and independent opportunity to see an important part of history. I did spend a lot of time looking for Nicholas Cage and another "National Treasure III" to start filming.....
Great Idea Ryan - Thanks for sharing it with your momma!

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