Branch was given a challenge by his violion teacher: learn a tricky piece in one week and he (the teacher, ex-Marine) would perform 70 push-ups in front of the boys. Go, Branch, go!!!
Getting a bit rough, Charlie? 68...69...and 70!!! Way to go!
Mean Ol' Mama took all the boys for an over-night field trip in Warner Robins, 3 hours away. We saw some fascinating shows on TV, which was a real treat for the boys. The History Channel was a big hit. The photo below shows the boys getting ready to leave the hotel. Are you ready, guys? Guys? Hello, fellows????
And on to their favorite place: a buffet of any type. This buffet was quite delicious with a great selection of yummy food.
Another advantage of not having a TV at home is that children behave quite nicely when there is one to watch. Chinese food and Tom & Jerry cartoons were the perfect match.
We visited the Museum of Aviation near Robins AFB. We had such, such, such a good time. The only complaint from the boys...
"No hay suficiente tiempo, Mami..." [We don't have enough time, Mommy]. We had scheduled just 2 hours for this trip, but we grossly underestimated the magnitude of the museum. Absolutely fabulous place. Between the Civil War fans and World War II scholars, there was more than enough to hold their interest for many more hours. We'll be returning in a few weeks.
Getting a bit rough, Charlie? 68...69...and 70!!! Way to go!
Mean Ol' Mama took all the boys for an over-night field trip in Warner Robins, 3 hours away. We saw some fascinating shows on TV, which was a real treat for the boys. The History Channel was a big hit. The photo below shows the boys getting ready to leave the hotel. Are you ready, guys? Guys? Hello, fellows????
And on to their favorite place: a buffet of any type. This buffet was quite delicious with a great selection of yummy food.
Another advantage of not having a TV at home is that children behave quite nicely when there is one to watch. Chinese food and Tom & Jerry cartoons were the perfect match.
We visited the Museum of Aviation near Robins AFB. We had such, such, such a good time. The only complaint from the boys..."No hay suficiente tiempo, Mami..." [We don't have enough time, Mommy]. We had scheduled just 2 hours for this trip, but we grossly underestimated the magnitude of the museum. Absolutely fabulous place. Between the Civil War fans and World War II scholars, there was more than enough to hold their interest for many more hours. We'll be returning in a few weeks.
This wooden airplane model was made by a pilot who died before it was completed.
You're the bomb, Stennes!!
This beautiful dress was made from pieces of American parachutes salvaged from paratroopers who fought in France during WWII. Those French women always have such flair. Yep, even a dress made of parachutes has an air of je ne sais quoi...
See those fellows hiding under the planes? They're plotting an invasion against the Nazis. The museum attendant was absolutely fascinated as she watched them "imagine". She was most definitely pro-homeschool when we left.
Mean Ol' Mama splurged on a bag of dried "astronaut" ice cream for the kids to test. It wasn't the greatest gourmet dessert, but they enjoyed the novelty. Even Poppins and some visiting friends tried a smidgen.
And see what a pretty sight awaited us as we exited a preaching place in Dothan, AL on Sunday afternoon. Isn't it wonderful to know that we are our Beloved's, now and eternally?
