Anna Ruby Falls - Again

Today is the day on which we get a new roof installed. The noise was just too much, so we dropped the dogs off at a nice doggy day care for a quiet play date, and then we headed out of town. 

We went to Helen again and found a German restaurant that we hadn't eaten at yet. So, we had lunch at Hofer's Bakery and Cafe. The food was amazing, and we ate a ton of it.

So, to get a little exercise after our huge meal, we went to Anna Ruby Falls and hiked up to see the water falls again.

There was a very pretty rainbow at the base of the falls today.

I always think falls are so peaceful, but honestly? 

They are really LOUD!

In which Lex sets up a Lemonade Stand

It was at least 100 degrees today, and Lex has been wanting to set up a lemonade stand for a while now, so it seemed to him like the perfect opportunity.  He scouted out this perfect location and got to work.  He made $30 selling lemonade!

A local magician stopped by for a glass of lemonade and did a fantastic trick for Lex.
He held a match inside his hand and blew the smoke from the fire out of his mouth!

Top Golf Day Two

On this day, the Top Golf summer membership has already paid for itself.  It really was an amazing deal!

Nachos and Queso

Stay behind the red line.

Save the nachos!

Georgia State Capitol Building

Today we joined a bunch of other homeschoolers for a homeschool day at the Georgia Capitol.

There were actually a lot of homeschoolers there.

We are in that picture. I promise.

This is the Georgia House of Representatives.

This is the public viewing gallery, where you can watch the representatives at work.

We are thinking of going back to watch a session sometime.

Then, across the building is the Senate Chambers.

Connor is here with James Edward Oglethorpe, the founder of the colony of Georgia.

In which we go to Sturgis, the City of Riders

Sturgis, South Dakota is the home of a huge annual motor cycle rally.  This year is the 76th one.







This really is a City of Riders.  Motorcycle stuff was everywhere we looked.

We stopped for some coffee at this excellent coffee shop.



It's pretty much the wild west, y'all.

We also took a tour of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame.



This location is set up as a gym on Pokemon GO, which the boys and I quickly conquered, because who in this city of bikers plays Pokemon?  No one.  In fact, when we mentioned to the guy running the front desk of the museum that this was a Pokemon gym, his response was, "How do I get rid of that?!"

This special bike was from the 50th Sturgis Rally, and it was made of gold.





This bike reminded me of my grandpa, whom we called Pap Pap.  That's probably my fault since I was the oldest grandchild.  Anyways, he had a Honda Silver Wing that he loved.  Yes, this is a Gold Wing.  No, the difference doesn't mean anything to me.  I know practically nothing about motorcycles.  And that's okay with me.  The bike made me think of Pap Pap, and that made me happy.

I see why this location is so popular for bike riders.  The roads and scenery in this part of the country are outstanding fun to drive.  Even in our huge SUV.