Touring NewsChannel5 Nashville

Our tour guide, weather reporter Kelly Cox,  shared with us that Oprah formerly worked there in her early years.  I was shocked to find out that the girls were maybe the only two children who knew or recognized Oprah.  Since the station is a CBS affiliate, they recognized most of the posters hanging like The Good Wife and Person of Interest because those were two of my favorite shows.  At some point we had even started watching Madame Secretary together as if it was family show.  I will admit it did lead to lots of interesting conversations.

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Summer Reflections 2016

Our summer started off just as I hoped.  This year, I actually put a little more effort into being intentional with our time.  Of course, lazy days were on the list, but the girls also did a little light schooling.  I have found that keeping them somewhat engaged in learning helps when it is time for us to return to our full learning load.  But even with June starting off just as I hoped, July had a plan all its own.

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