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State Capital

11/19/15 First thing today, I took Jayden to get her driver’s license. It seems so crazy to me that she can drive alone anywhere. She is a good driver. She could use some practice in town and in busy areas. She does great on interstate and highways. More practice and little trips in the beginning will be good.I think back to when I was 16 and I find it a bit scary. My baby girl is growing up way to fast!
Next we went on a field trip to the Des Moines State Capital. The local Ogden homeschool group planned the trip, but only two families went. We enjoyed it and got to see and learn a lot. The coolest was the huge library and of course the dome roof.  In the evening we met back in Ames for Orrie’s birthday. He will never miss a free sundae at Hickory Park. He makes sure all family members get to Hickory Park near their birthday in order to get that free ice cream. Jake also got his birthday sundae.


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