Penny Arcade

The third grade at Austin's school had a penny arcade. It is actually nothing like it sounds. Each student had to 'become' a historical figure. They had to dress like the person they chose and when a penny was dropped into their cup they 'came to life' and gave a speech about their character. Austin was Babe Ruth. He did a really good job and he learned a lot about him.

...just waiting for a penny to be dropped in...

Giving his speech

Austin and his friend, Brayden. He was Yogi Berra another NY Yankees player. Their costumes were authentic OLD flannel ball suits worn in the early 1950s. A lady sold them to us for $10 a set and we had them monogrammed for the NY Yankees. They were some of the best-dressed guys at the penny arcade!

Oh Happy Day!!

Graduation!!!!! Heath graduated a few weeks ago and as usual, I am behind on my blog. We had a busy weekend but we had fun. Nonnie, Paw Paw, Maw Maw Rat, Grammy and Paw Paw James came for the graduation. I didn't take many pictures (we were too busy shopping!) but here are a few from graduation.

Grammy is about to put Kamden to sleep by rubbing his head. :)

Woo Hoo!!!!!!!

Home Improvements

Many months ago Austin decided he wanted to change his room and it was due time for a change. He has had the same bedding set for 6 years. So he decided he wanted a New Orleans Saints room. He loves it! It looks a little bare because of the way I took the picture but he does actually have more than a bed in his room. :) Here is the new look:



After many hours of manual labor, over a thousand pounds of soil, manure & mulch plus a wanna-be pet frog we are finally finished with our landscaping project. I wish now that I had taken a before picture but I didn't. So here is the after shot:






Up close & personal