Shacktown Falls

   Earlier this Spring I saw an article listing the 15 best swimming holes and waterfalls in the state. For a state with literally hundreds of falls this at least gave me a plan of attack for seeing them. The best laid plans though, right?! We finally did make it to one this Saturday. It was such a beautiful spot just off the beaten path, and apparently not as well known as you might think. We shared the falls with another family for a time and then spent another hour alone in this beautiful bit of paradise! As Rebecca said as we left " I really like enjoying all the pretty nature God made." ;)  (Video at bottom of pics.)

Second Grade

It begins today....our next year of homeschool. I believe we have found a really great curriculum this year, one that suits our family well in this season of life. My Father's World, a unit study program with an emphasis on Bible memory....in fact all our units this year correspond with the names of Christ! This first week will be pretty easy as we settle into our books and routines. The energy in the house this morning was contagious and I hope it lasts well into the year. Rebecca started her art program, worked on reading, learned about the Pledge of Allegiance, and made a patriotic snack. We were supposed to make fruit and yogurt parfaits, but since yogurts makes her gag we did red, white and blue strawberries instead. Yummy~
         

Race Week

 The Haulers coming to town was a lot of fun to watch!

 The girl racer's truck was a big deal to Rebecca.

 Covered ears, because they were blowing their horns the whole way.

 Best. Truck. Ever!

I guess now that we are turning into fans we'll pick Ryan Newman of the CAT car to be our guy!

 Sightings around town are fun too!

 Thursday night heading to watch the midgets.

 Don't scoff....Dale Earnhardt got his start in midgets.

 It was a bit loud for Levi.

 Keeping and eye on Rebecca's choice, Blue #7, and mine red #95.

 Scuffed and bug bitten, but smiling.

 "Speed Street" on Friday night.

 Machines out of order so we got a free ride on the Lynx!

 More race cars!

 Future driver?!

 Food from a truck....its the thing to do!

 Beautiful night.

 Beautiful City!

 The kids can't resist the fountains at Romare Bearden Park.

 Seriously, Charlotte is so pretty!

 Ice cold water!

 Across the street is a cute little alley of restaurants with a Europen look.

 Vintage Neon!

 The Green is a nice park with cool fountains and lots of book and author references.

 Now that's a stack of books!

Riding like a pro.