Ghosts and The Last Supper?

Yesterday Eric had a quick job to do in Beatty, NV so the kids and I decided to go with him. While Eric was completing his job the kids and I hung out in the giant candy, ice cream store next door.

After he finished we headed up the road to Rhyolite (A ghost town about 4 miles west of Beatty).

Check out the guest book. We were the first ones to sign it in a month. It was cool having the whole place to ourselves.

Here is a house made completely out of bottles.

The Mercantile. Does anyone remember the Mercantile from Little House on The Prairie? I would still watch that show everyday if I could.

A train car. Doesn't my little Sade look happy?

As we were walking I started noticing these signs about every 50 feet. Given my extreme fear of snakes I am proud of myself for not running to the car in fear. I could be so outdoorsy if it wasn't for all those darn snakes around.


We hiked up to look at one of the old mines.

Since the place was deserted, the kids got to practice their driving skills.

Scary

Scarier

Scariest

After we examined the ghost town, we went back down the road to the Goldwell Open Air Museum.

A ghost getting ready to ride a bike greats all visitors.

The main attraction of the museum seems to be this ghost depiction of the last supper. It was pretty cool in person.

There was also quite a bit of unusual artwork, such as this sculpture titled: Lady Desert: The Venus of Nevada.

Not to mention the Tribute To Shorty Harris (A legendary prospector in Rhyolite).

Before leaving town we made sure to stop and get some ice cream. We got home late, but I always love a spontaneous day.

To Yearbook Or Not To Yearbook-That Is The Question

I will start off by saying that I buy a yearbook every year. I loved, loved receiving yearbooks as a child, and so have always bought them for Megan. I still have all of mine from every year of school (except first grade-which I really miss having because for the life of my I can't remember one of my first grade teachers name. I attended three Elementary schools during first grade and it really bothers me that her name escapes me). So this year Megan brought home her yearbook order form and I noticed that the price was $25. We have always paid $15 in the past, so I was a bit taken aback. I happened to mention this to a few people and they informed me that they do not buy yearbooks. I was truly shocked. I truthfully just assumed everyone purchased them. So I am wondering how skewed my world view is. Do you buy yearbooks?

Here is my class page out of my Kindergarten yearbook. I am pictured in the 3rd row on the very right hand side.

Here is my Senior yearbook page. I am in the fourth row, the second girl over.

By the way I am still buying one this year (even though I think $25 is a little much), and I will be buying 2 next year when Jackson starts Kindergarten.

The Graduate

Today Jackson had his pre-school graduation.

He told me that he was supposed to dress "very handsome" for his graduation. Today he decided that he must wear a tie because it makes him look more handsome. I couldn't agree more.

Here they all are walking into the ceremony. Three pre-school classes graduated this morning and you should have seen all of the cameras and video cameras going (obviously mine included). During the ceremony the kids sang songs and diplomas were presented. They also receive a binder full of projects, papers, and pictures that they have done all year long.

Here he is with his class.

With his two bff's from class.

After the ceremony we all had cake and said goodbye to Miss Sheree. I love pre-school but this summer I will really love not having to drive there numerous times a week. And for the next couple of years I will really enjoy not having to pay for it. However, it is definitely worth the money.

Seeing Jackson graduate had me thinking about when my little Meggie graduated 4 years ago. Here she is on her pre-school graduation day.

Three On Tuesday-Sadie Edition

What can I say? I just adore my little Sade. She is the type of gal that knows what she wants and is persistent until she gets it. And fortunately for her Megan, Jackson, Eric and I tend to give into her a bit more than we probably should. But I just can't help myself.

1. I may not be a mom who gets out the fingerpaints for her kids, but I am a mom that lets them play in all the dirt and mud that they want. Apparently I am also a mom that lets her baby play outside in her diaper. Once she got herself this dirty, she discovered she didn't like it very much and cried and kept saying "dirty, dirty" over and over again until she was all washed up.

2. I am also a mom that will probably let her kids wear whatever hairstyle they want. I believe it is a personal expression. I say probably because if my girls come home when they are older with a shaved head I may change my mind. We will see. I also enjoy a m0-hawk and received great pleasure in seeing Sadie's hair like this. This look was courtesy of sunscreen.

3. Lastly a picture that broke my heart in the best way when I saw it. I love these girls!