Rally Day at the State Capitol

I am amazed how many special opportunities are available for our kids as home schooled students. Rally Day has been an annual event held at the State Capital every year for the past 10 years. This was our first year to attend and we had a blast. The HCA choir sang twice - at the War Memorial Auditorium during the rally and again at the luncheon the home school students held for the state legislators. Hope had a solo during America the Beautiful. Some students in our group got to meet with Republican Rep. Mae Beavers in her office. She signed copies of the TN State Blue Book for each student. We were also treated to a special luncheon. Afterwards we visited a couple of free museums downtown then headed home. It was a beautiful day.

Mae Beavers signing Blue Books for Micah and Hope:

HCA Choir performing at the War Memorial Auditorium during the Rally:

Hope singing her solo during America the Beautiful:

HCA Choir singing for the Legislative Luncheon:

Goofing off at the War Memorial after the Rally:

Loveless Cafe

Since Ethan went to college last fall, our time together as a whole family unit is a rare thing. Once a month we like to clear the calendar for a nice dinner out - preferrably somewhere a little out of the ordinary. Last weekend, we decided to load up the minivan and make the 54 mile drive from Lebanon to the Loveless Cafe. The Loveless used to be an oaisis at the end, or the beginning of Nachez Trace on Hwy 100 near Belview. At one time, there were about 15 motel style rooms for renting, and much of the food served in the cafe was grown or raised on the farm. We've heard nothing but great reviews about this place and really enjoyed our time and meal together. Afterwards, we took some funny photos at interesting points on the property.