Day Eight

Yes, I know I skipped day seven, but we basically spent that day waiting out a storm of wind and freezing rain in Waterloo, Iowa (home of John Deere, but we were there on a Saturday when the factory tour was closed).  Today is also known  as "Andy Day."  We trekked out into the cornfields into his "Field of Dreams."  He was disappointed the field wasn't as big as a big league ballfield, but it was the perfect size for a ball game with his little sister. 
From Dyersville, Iowa we headed to the mighty Mississippi.  We spent the whole afternoon exploring the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium  in Dubuque, Iowa. If you are ever in this area look this place up.  The kids especially loved "piloting" a boat down the Mississippi on a simulator.  It is a good thing David is the mariner in our family, although they did get the hang of it after taking out a few bridges. 
Sunset on the Mississippi and then off to Illinois.

The kids had to reenact parts of the movie.  I wonder if Andy will revive his sister.

"Is this Heaven?"
"No. This is Iowa."