Play before November

Westville Georgia Video

Westville (located near Lumpkin, Georgia) attempts to emulate life in the mid 19th (pre-war) century, preserving the skills and atmosphere of the era. In the video, the docents take raw cotton, spin the thread or yarn, then loom it into fabric. The fabric is then used for various purposes in the village.

I posted this mostly to test the blog's new ability to directly post videos (most of which were too big for YouTube and other video sites and share them. I hope you find this one interesting. Westville is a fascinating place to visit.

Charlotte's a Star!

Charlotte went to Drama Camp for the last 2 weeks and at the end was a performance of "Schoohouse Rock Junior." Here's some photos of the thespian herself.
Double-click to see full size.

I'm Voting Republican!

Topsy Turvy!

Click either one to get "the big picture."

One has grape tomatoes, the other has Bonnie tomatoes

Charlotte Got a New Bike

School's Out for Summer!

Here are some clips of the girls getting their awards:

Above: Charlotte & classmates getting Principal's List (all A's for the year)

Above: Lea receiving multiple awards (all top academic awards in her class except science)

Family Day at the Georgia Aquarium

SNOW in Georgia!

"How EVER did it get in??" - (paraphrase of) Aunt Pittypat from "Gone with the Wind"

Super Performance Art

Very creative. Family-safe

Charlotte's 10th Birthday Party

Charlotte's wanted a horseback ride instead of a birthday party.

Tattoo Time - Tigers for Both

Charlotte in Art Show!

Charlotte's artwork was featured in an exhibit of her school's art at the Columbus Art Museum
(it's the one at the top)

WOW!

Charlotte, holding her certificate

Lea's Fall Portrait

Happy as a Clam with the New Cam(era)

First field test of the new camera (Kodak C613). Not bad for a flat gray day!

12 Girls Band

Classically trained using traditional Chinese instruments to cover western-style music and original pop, they are fantastic!

Hamster Stew

Charlotte's little buddy "Toby" likes to ride in his kettle.

Latest Zoo Additions

Two Chinese Dwarf Hamsters - the long-desired critters are finally here.

Yes, it has been a few Years!!

Lea's Academic Awards 2007

The principal's honor roll recognizes students with an 'A' average for the entire year.

Only the Presidential fitness award is higher in achievement.
Art achievement is awarded on multiple categories of excellence as judged by the art teacher.