Hello From Gettysburg

So, here we are. Our first official vacation as a bona fide family. It's had some ups and downs, but overall, we're doing quite well so far.

The View from Helen & Paul's Drive
We started the first leg of our trip in Ligonier on the 12th, just in time to experience Fort Ligonier Days. It was unseasonably cold and windy, with temperatures hovering around 40 degrees most of the day. I'd really only prepared myself for 50-60 degree weather, so it was somewhat chilly. I never thought I'd miss the California heat.

The Bandstand on the Diamond in Ligonier
Friday the 13th, we checked out some crafts, and I loaded up on too much kettle corn. The following day (Saturday, duh), we sat on "the Diamond" (Ligonier's town square) and watched the Ft. Ligonier Day parade. It was a two-hour event, and the place was packed wall to wall with people. It was a good parade. Half of the parade was comprised of Shriners, which I didn't expect. Still, it was enjoyable.

Stephen Plays with Fallen Leaves
This morning, we woke up late and prepared for our drive to Gettysburg. We took the 30 all the way from Ligonier to Gettysburg in a little under three hours. Not bad time, and it was a very pretty drive. Stephen slept for about an hour or so on the road, which was good. He needed the rest.

The Parade is Nothing if not Patriotic
Amy and I had determined to go out for dinner tonight, but the boy was tired and cranky so we're ordering pizza instead. Tomorrow, we plan to walk Steinwehr Avenue and browse the shops. We'll hit one of the restaurants there for lunch, and later in the evening we'll be going on a walking ghost tour.

So that's the news at present. More later.