With an entire Saturday laid out before us, we took to visiting the Hallmark Visitor Center and World War 1 Museum. The Hallmark Center was a small little museum showing how the creative card empire was created. I remember it being so much bigger as a child and was pleasantly surprised to see that little had changed. Nick was fascinated with the bow making machine-as well as every other old lady in attendance. We tried to visit the Kaleidoscope Center-a place for kids to create with Hallmark left-overs-but were told we couldn't go in since we "didn't have children." They didn't count the one I was carrying and I was shocked to find ourselves once again discriminated in the world due to our lack of having walking children.
As we approached the World War 1 Museum, we were overwhelmed by it's size and had no idea the tribute that lay before us. "Steeped in history, the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial is America’s only museum dedicated to sharing the stories of the Great War through the eyes of those who lived it." As you entered the museum, you walked on a see through bridge, over a field of poppies. Each poppy represented 100 deaths with 1,000 poppies on display.
It was a somber 3 hour experience as we walked and read about the first world war. They hold an impressive display of artifacts and personal stories. We left highly educated and somber.
To brighten things up, we decided to check out Cafe Gratitude-a cafe we have heard so much about from our "vegan guru's"-and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere was lively and lovely for late afternoon. With a passion for providing Vegans and Vegetarians and regular meat-eaters farm-fresh food, Cafe Gratitude proved to be an amazing experience. With each dish labeled as an attribute, it was fun to figure out what to order!
The Cafe Gratitude Welcome and the "I Am Effervescent" juice drink made of tantalizing flavors. Housemade ginger ale with lemon juice, ginger juice, and agave, topped with sparkling water. It provided a refreshing option to soda
We split the "I Am Present" appetizer-their version of bruschetta. Toasted buttery ciabatta with creamy cashew mozzarella topped with thick tomato's, drizzled with olive oil and tangy vinaigrette, and fresh basil. It was amazingly good! For my main course, I chose the "I Am Dazzling" dish. A Cesar salad with avocado and topped with Brazilian nut parmesan and capers.
Nick went along with the whole luncheon and found himself pleasantly surprised by the how much he enjoyed his meal-the "I Am Dynamic." Herb-cornmeal crusted eggplant over a bed of spaghetti squash noodles cooked in alfredo sauce and topped with marinara and Brazil nut parmesan. We had a wonderful time together and decide to get an ice cream treat that can only be found in KC-Sheridan's.
After a nap, we celebrated my dad's 50th birthday in our own way and went out for dinner.
It was a great way to spend Valentine's/Lover's Day.
It was a great way to spend Valentine's/Lover's Day.
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