Mom and I at Vicksburg, MS
Here we are at Vicksburg, MS where the 2nd largest fatality took place. We had a great time taking the driving tour around (about 16 miles) and stopping in at the Visitors Center. Zach was able to buy an oldtime instrument. All the "mature" adults (older ones) asked me what the heck I was doing buying him something that makes noise. They never realized I played a musical instrument and I welcome the noise it brings.
Zach attempting to pull the cannon... He doesn't realize it's cemented down!
While we were on vacation in NV and UT I was able to travel up north to see my Grandma. What a treat it was to visit with her and for her to see the kids. She normally saw Zach about every 4 to 5 months. Now its more like once a year since we moved back east. She got to see Maddy for the second time and was thrilled. We were also able to update her memory book about her life. I'm trying to get this together so when she does pass away there will be some memories of her favorites straight from her.
I have applied to teach back home and hopefully that will pan out. They don't accept new hires until late May so all the transfers are done.
Here is Mom and Dad seeing the Grand Ol' Opry in Nashville, TN.