You say you want a revolution day 2.

Lots of fun in Williamsburg. Here is a snapshot of the boys favorites... So far anyway. Most of these pics were from the Powell House. It is one of the few original buildings on property. 

Joe and Elijah were helping to make potato cakes in this pic. 

Then Daniel & Elijah were put in time out for being grouchy. ;) 

Jonah's favorite part of Williamsburg...

Figuring out how to close this door. The revolutionary folks had it firmly secured to stay open but Jo wanted no part of that business. Give him liberty or he gives you a tantrum. 

Last but not least, my little minute men. 

(The shadow pic above is of Elijah.)

You say you want a revolution...

We love history. 

I feel like Daniel and I are taking our boys on a wonderful field trip to learn about the Revolutionary War and subsequent historical period. So refreshing! 

Here's the highlights...

Elijah made breakfast.

We all enjoyed it. Then we traveled down the road to T. J.'s home.

Some pics from the outside and grounds. (No pics from the inside allowed) 

A lot of the house makes me think of happy memories at my Nana and Grand-daddy's house in Smith's Grove. Thick brick walls, cellars, exterior kitchens, etc... Elijah loved all of the inventions. My little scientist figured out the mechanics of the cannon ball clock before I did. 

Although, I thought it was interesting that they said Jefferson wasn't an inventor but a first adopter. They also had the kids predict what Thomas Jefferson's home might have looked like today! I loved that question. Elijah said he would have had computers and a kindle/nook. :-) 

Here are a few more pics. 

How about some fun? 

(Elijah "helps" Joe get a drink.)

Being president is hard. We are tired. More tomorrow. 

We are headed north.

Well, we are headed north. It's our long drive day. Praying for safe travels and happy passengers. Here are a few snapshots from the road.

Choppy's on her way to Grammy & Poppy's. 

She was smiling... She loves her vacations. 

Goodbye kisses. 

We are packed full!  

 

Joe was not a fan of the movie Elijah put in and has counted to 3 (about 100 times) and done every animal sound he knows.  Elijah on the other hand is sucked into his super friends DVD.

 

Curled up in my new blanket Mamaw made. 

West Virginia. I was a little bored and the kids were sleeping. So, I made this. :-)

 

Peaceful scenery. 

Beautiful drive. 

In awe of God's wonders.

On the Road Again.

Okay.  First off let me say, I know.  It's been a long time since a blogged on either of my blogs.  I didn't quit.  Just a breather.  I thought the Pretty Fine Day blog would be a good way to keep up with family and friends while we are away.  So, feel free to check in here every few days and see what's happening in our journey north.  Love you guys!

We are starting our trip with some history fun this week!  Next week Jonah will begin Occupational Therapy Camp.

Here is a link to the camp the Joe will attend.

You Tube Video of Camp Helping Hands

I may or may not have just enjoyed a brownie.

Transformers

I love my boys.

Here's why.

Tonight our power surged.  As you can imagine this causes a great deal of excitement by a 6 year old.  I open twitter on my phone a minute or two later and read that "Arcing Transformers have caused a power outage" in our subdivision.  

I decided to be a knower.

"Elijah remember when the lights went out?"  Silly question since he was still talking about it.

"Well that was caused by something caused an arcing transformer."

EYES HUGE, MOUTH DROPS OPEN.

Yes! I did it, I did it.  I impressed my son that I knew something.  (To fully appreciate this blog you should understand that he frequently tells me how I am 'not a knower' about various things.)

"MAMA, Who is Arching Transformer?"  

Being the 'not knower' I am... I didn't catch how odd this question was worded.

"That's a great question.  I'm not sure what an arching transformer is.  Let's look it up."

 

"Mama do you think the pictures of him stepping on it are already on You TUBE?"  said my little wired brained child that already understands social networks.  

Him stepping on it???  What in the world?

Then I tune into to what he is repeating over and over... ROBOTS IN DISGUISE.  

Yes, that's right.  My son is convinced that I just told him  Alien robots have just attacked our neighborhood.  

And he is elated.

Thankfully the youtube video cleared things up.

And the videos of the fiery transformers and exploding power-lines were almost as exciting as the notion of alien robots.

Almost. 

Ah, the joy of living with creative little guys.  

Searching for the Mockingbird.

When he's upset
'Mama's Gonna Buy You A Mockingbird'
ALWAYS
without fail,
calms him down.

I sing it
out of tune
soft
quite
whispered promises
of answers.

So,
this'll be like that too.
It's just about searching.
Not giving up.
'Til you find the Mockingbird.

So
Hush
Little Joe
Don't Say A Word.
Together
We're gonna find that Mockingbird.

'And if that mockingbird don't sing...'
You know the rest.
We won't give up that easily.