Soldier's Timepiece.

Two for the price of one today.  This is a pocket watch Maddie found while we were antiquing this afternoon.  She has a thing for pocket watches and especially likes this one after learning about the Revolutionary and Civil Wars this year.

Mallards at the Mall.

The ponds are beautiful at the mall right now and apparently this mom and her babies think so, too.

New Playground Equipment.

The park service added to the library playground - four baby swings, a toddler climbing wall, and a toddler car.  The fact that these were meant for small children didn't stop these four from playing on any of it.

Ugly Buzzard.

You wouldn't know it from this picture.  This bird looks so magestic just taking off.  It's actually quite an ugly buzzard looking for a meal.

Poetry Reading.

Maddie's class had a poetry tea today.  Since Jordan couldn't make it to the event, Maddie gave her a private reading.

S.O.L. testing time again.

Even after going through this once already last year, I still can't believe the students are encouraged to study for these state assessment tests.  In the elementary school they issue study guides and use them for homework for a month and a half leading up to the tests.  Jordan finished her tests yesterday and Maddie takes hers next week.

My Petunias.