We spent our first night in Huntsville and visited the U.S. Space and Rocket Center today. The kids were amazed by the rockets. David, Madeline, Abby, and I tried out the rock wall. It was fun and good exercise. You will not see photo evidence of me on the rock wall because, at the moment, I am controlling what pictures are posted on here. John’s favorite exhibits were the robot controlled video camera and the Mars Ride.
The kids did great on the Huntsville to Memphis Drive today, though John did alternate between, “When will we be in Tennessee?” and “I want to go to our home.” Yeah, Buddy, stick with the Tennessee train of thought on that one!
One of David’s main requests was BBQ in Memphis. We had a good meal at Rendezvous Ribs in Downtown tonight. After dinner, the highlight for the kids was a horse drawn carriage ride around town. For some reason, I decided to ask why all the drivers had a dog on the front seat with them. “It began for protection” she said as her pit bull growled at a passerby. She added us now “it is just a tradition.” Sure….
The Heartbreak Hotel leaves a little something to be desired, though there are a lot of people here. The kids were fascinated by the heart-shaped pool (complete with the jagged tile pattern to complete the “break”).
John made his re-entrance this evening by falling in a large mud puddle in the parking lot, becoming incredibly freaked out by the mud, and loudly proclaiming, “I’m dirty! I’m slimy!” as we walked in.
We are heading to Graceland in the morning. Here are some of the questions the kids have asked about it:
Kids: “Does Elvis still live there?”
Us: “No”
Kids: “Did he die there?” “How did he die?”
David: “Well, he didn’t take very good care of his body” Me: “Look, there’s a rocket”
The kids did great on the Huntsville to Memphis Drive today, though John did alternate between, “When will we be in Tennessee?” and “I want to go to our home.” Yeah, Buddy, stick with the Tennessee train of thought on that one!
One of David’s main requests was BBQ in Memphis. We had a good meal at Rendezvous Ribs in Downtown tonight. After dinner, the highlight for the kids was a horse drawn carriage ride around town. For some reason, I decided to ask why all the drivers had a dog on the front seat with them. “It began for protection” she said as her pit bull growled at a passerby. She added us now “it is just a tradition.” Sure….
The Heartbreak Hotel leaves a little something to be desired, though there are a lot of people here. The kids were fascinated by the heart-shaped pool (complete with the jagged tile pattern to complete the “break”).
John made his re-entrance this evening by falling in a large mud puddle in the parking lot, becoming incredibly freaked out by the mud, and loudly proclaiming, “I’m dirty! I’m slimy!” as we walked in.
We are heading to Graceland in the morning. Here are some of the questions the kids have asked about it:
Kids: “Does Elvis still live there?”
Us: “No”
Kids: “Did he die there?” “How did he die?”
David: “Well, he didn’t take very good care of his body” Me: “Look, there’s a rocket”
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