November 23-29 , 2019 - Cousins Visit


The McMahons arrive a day early and spend it at our house, talking, watching UGA vs. A&M, and baking cookies.




After hours of games (and the cookies are baked and cooled), it it time to decorate.


The next day - Six Flags!
You have to start with Goliath!


Mom and Bridget ride Dare Devil Dive (well, we all do). This is the one where the first drop is more than 90 degrees... it leans back inward a bit.


Some of us go on the Joker's Chaos Coaster.


More do the Gotham City Crime Wave.


Fairly light crowds made for a good day.



Then home to make the butternut squash manicotti.


The VanFossons arrive, so it is picture time!





Paul decides to join the lessons, struggling (but making music) with Gabriella's tiny violin.



Another tradition - the Tellus Museum


I see why panning for gems is a highlight of the week.


Gabriella gets the hang of it


(with some help from her Uncle Paul).



Annaliese finds a ton.


Then off for some light archaeology.



Annaliese wants to be buried in the rubber pellets.


Ella and Megan uncover the whole skeleton.


Quick break.



Great day (and week!).