Georgia Snowstorm 2011

We live in Georgia & have been stuck in the snowstorm that has swept the Southeast.  Since we homeschool we have the option of doing school, however we have chosen to take the time off along with the public school system.  My son has a lot of schooled friends & his friends in the neighborhood are out playing in the snow, sledding, etc.  My husband is also home, his work has been cancelled until Thursday, so it only made sense to put away the books & enjoy some time off.

We bought our son a skateboard for Christmas.  If I had known we were going to be inundated with snow we would have opted for a  Pelican Space Scooter Snowboard...LOL!

The good thing about homeschooling is that you can be flexible with your schedule & roll with the punches so to speak.  If you need help setting up a schedule check out How To Develop Homeschool Schedules.  I have friends who homeschool that are moving forward with their studies.  That is the great thing about homeschooling, you can adjust it to your own personal situation. 

Here are some photos I thought you might enjoy!

Not frozen enough for ice skating...good thing since we don't have any skates!

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Sledding!                                                                                   

Gingerbread House Party

This week one of the moms in my homeschool group came up with the idea to get together & have the kids build gingerbread houses.  I had never made a gingerbread house without the kit (my limited crafty personality), but they used graham crackers, vanilla icing, & assorted candies.  

So everyone brought the different items & we met at J's house.   The kids had a great time putting them together.  Some collapsed from the weight of all the candies while others really held up.  The good thing about them is that you could actually eat them & they tasted great!

So if you want to make a gingerbread house to display as a decorative item, get the kit.  However, if you want to build something fun that you can actually eat at the end, use the graham cracker & icing idea.  The kids loved it...art & sweets all at the same time!

Easter Study Unit

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Christians celebrate the heart of their faith during Easter, and this four-week study has been written to help parents and teachers share this important concept with their children. As we celebrate this season, we have the perfect opportunity to instill a better understanding of our faith and the reason for our joy at Easter.

The holidays of Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter or Resurrection Day are included in the study, as well as the events leading up to Jesus' ascension to Heaven. The study includes the people and places involved, helping your students investigate and understand these events, as well as their history and meaning.

Of all of the people and history that I would like for children to understand and remember, it is the life of Jesus and His sacrifice that is most important. There is nothing as important as this throughout all time.

Andersonville Prison Camp

 My husband travels with his job & two weeks ago we went with him down to south Georgia.  He was working in Hawkinsville, a very small town, but only 45 miles away was .  In case you are not an American Civil War buff, Andersonville was the site of the most notorious Confederate prison camp for Union soldiers.

So while my husband worked, Noah & I went to Andersonville for the day.  It was a cold & windy day so we started out by going through their museum hoping the weather would warm up as the day went on.  Not only do they have a museum for Civil War POW's but for all American POW's from all the wars.  

Noah is only 11 years old but his grandfather was a POW in Germany during WWII (don't ask me how old I am...Ha!), so it was of great importance for me.  It also gave Noah a chance to see what it was like for his Papa during the war.  He passed away before Noah was born so we make sure all of the family stories are passed down & he knows the importance of their sacrifice.

After going through the museum we watched a 30 minute documentary on POW's  from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, etc.   It was difficult to hear some of the things they had to go through but also inspiring at the same time.  Their courage & love of country was amazing to see.

After that we bundled up & headed outside to see the site of Andersonville prison.  They have some reconstructed walls to show you what it was like & the site is laid out with markers so you can see the size of the prison itself.   There are still some original earthworks left that are amazing to see as well. 

You can see where prisoners dug tunnels trying to escape as well as deep holes where they tried to dig for water.  When they were brought there nothing was provided as far as shelter.  They made tents or lean-twos out of anything they could find.  If they did not have that they just slept & lived out in the open.

The prison was originally 16.5 acres but was later enlarged to 26.5 acres.  The prison was intended to hold 10,000 prisoners but its average occupancy was 26,000.  At its fullest peak it held 32,000 at one time!  The Confederate government was weak economically & could not provide adequate food, clothing, or medical care.   So it turned out to be horrific for anyone who was imprisoned there.

The park is 10 miles northeast of Americus on Ga. 49.  Along with the museum is a visitor center where rangers can answer questions, as well as a gift shop to purchase items from.  My son chose an Andersonville build-a-fort set.  He loves putting forts together & setting up scenes with all of his toy figures.

The amazing thing was that admission is free!  I wasn't expecting that so it was a nice surprise.  If you are going south on I-75 from Perry you would take a right off the interstate onto Highway 26, then left on Hwy. 49.   It is really easy to find.

After we left Andersonville we headed back to Hawkinsville.   We were hungry so we stopped at Yoder's restaurant on Hwy 26 to eat.  It is a Mennonite restaurant & bakery with fresh from scratch food...yum!  They also have a gift shop which we did not go in.  It is out in the middle of nowhere with great views of pecan orchards & pastures.  So if you are passing that way on any trip to or from Florida, it is worth the short trek off of the interstate.

Chattanooga Nature Center

Just 15 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, located at the bottom of Lookout Mountain, you can find the Chattanooga Nature Center.   They offer educational programming Monday - Friday throughout the year.  Learning adventures are done in a "Living Classroom" where hands on field classes are taught by naturalists.

Some of the classes offered are "Birds of a Feather", "Things that go Bump in the Night", Predator / Prey Connection", and more.  If you are interested in finding more information for your group, call 423-821-1160 ext. 107 or go to http://www.chattanooganaturecenter.org/ to view other current events.  They also have birthday facilities & special Christmas events coming up soon.

Monday Musings

We have been so busy as is normal this time of year.  My husband has been working 6 day work weeks so our family time has been minimal.  He has tomorrow off so we are making Tuesday our family day.  We will still do a short day of school & then we are going to see the movie, "A Christmas Carol", with Jim Carrey. 

It is so nice to have that freedom of schedule with homeschooling so that we can fit family time in whenever it is convenient for us.  I hope that you all will take some time during this holiday season to spend quality time with your family.  Go to the movies, take a walk in the park, or just spend a day at home playing board games.   Have fun!

Homeschool Day at Tennessee Aquarium

A few weeks ago we went to the Homeschool Day at the Tennessee Aquarium.  I have been so busy with my mom visiting from Florida & our activities in a new homeschool group, that I haven't had time to post much.  So now I finally get to tell you about our trip.

We arrived there in the morning around 10:30...the actual homeschool activities did not start until 11:00am.  We signed in & then our first stop was in the theatre they have there for the class on "How to Build A Jellyfish". 

The teacher was awesome & very good with kids.  She did a step-by-step demonstration, using the kids, on the different layers of the jellyfish body. Our son was chosen to be the eye of the jellyfish.  It was a cute live presentation & a good visual for the kids.

We also were able to buy tickets for the Behind the Scenes Tour.  They usually cost around $15 but the homeschool price was only $5 per person.   I think the favorite for the kids was when we were in the kitchen watching the workers prepare food for the animals.   Our guide pulled out some food they were keeping in the freezer & the item that got the best response was a freezer bag full of mice...and the frozen rat!  They use these to feed the snakes...gross!

The rest of the day we spent at leisure touring the aquarium on our own.  They had several demonstrations throughout the day...the favorite was the shark feeding time.  Unfortunately the sharks were not hungry...so no feeding frenzy.

My favorite was the jellyfish exhibit.  They have all kinds of jellyfish that are just awesome!  They were so beautiful that they inspired me to buy a jellyfish paperweight from the gift shop. 

The Tennessee Aquarium will be holding another homeschool day in January so go to their website to check for the date.  They also hold homeschool classes during the year for students.  We live to far to participate...although I was really tempted to make the drive.  It is too late to sign up for classes this year but put it on your calendar for next year if you live in the area.

Smithsonian Magazine Day!

Today is Smithsonian Magazine Day!  You may not know but the Smithsonian museums in DC are free to the public every day.  Since today is Smithsonian Magazine Day thousands of museums & cultural venues all across America are offering free admission on Saturday, September 26th. 

Go to http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/about.html to see the list of museums in your area & to download a museum day admission card which will give free admission to you & a guest.

Atlanta Braves' Homeschool Day

The Atlanta Braves had their 2nd annual Homeschool Day this past Monday & since my husband had the day off we decided to go. We ordered our tickets ahead of time & the special price for the homeschool tickets was either $6.00 or $11.00 seats (normally run in the $30 range).

Along with the discounted price was a meet & greet before the game with one of the Brave's pitchers by the name of Logan. He answered several questions for the kids but I have to say they should have picked another player for a homeschool group. He is a young, single guy who has no experience with kids. When asked his favorite city he said Chicago because it had a lot to do & good nightlife (do kids even know what that is?). When asked his favorite TV show....2 1/2 Men (need I say more). Funny show but nothing the kids could relate to, I mean I have a middle schooler & he is not allowed to watch that show.

The kicker however was when he was asked what the name of his high school was (in Texas) & who it was named after. The name of his high school was Sandra Day O'Connor High School, but he had no clue who she was...said "she must be somebody important". I leaned over to my son & said "he should have been homeschooled".

The kids did get to have pictures taken with the team mascot "Homer". My son was not so excited about that because next to Homer was "Dora the Explorer", & for a tween-age boy that was not so cool. Homer actually grabbed him for the pictures & held onto him so he wouldn't run away....it was funny.

After the meet & greet the homeschoolers walked in a parade on the warning track down on the field before the game started. It was nice to get right down on the field & get a perspective that you usually do not see. As we walked off the field we were greeted by John Oxendine who is running for governor of the State of Georgia. He was there to let us know that he supports homeschooling.

After the parade we went to the play area that is sponsored by Cartoon Network. It was a neat building with some hands on things for the kids to do. My son enjoyed the baseball throw & they also had computers set up for computer games...his favorite.

We then went into the game & watched for a couple of innings. It started getting hot so we went to the museum that they have there at Turner Field. This was free for the homeschoolers & they had a lot of Braves history there. We then went back to the game, but my son was more interested in the computer games so we left my husband watching the game & we went back to the Cartoon Network area.

We rejoined my husband around the 5th inning & it was much cooler by that time so we enjoyed watching the rest of the game with him. My son is not a huge sports fan but he got into it & even joined in the wave.

All in all it was a great day & a good value for the cost of the ticket. However, we did not know that we could bring in coolers for drinks & food. We were stuck buying food there & at $4.50 for just a bottle of water it turned out to be an expensive day. So if you happen to go to a Homeschool Day at your local ballpark, check to see if you can bring in your own refreshments.

Cards, Coffee, & Cheesecake!

Yesterday I met with some of my mom friends for cards, coffee, & cheesecake! I brought my son to play with their kids & we settled in for our game of Hand & Foot. I am a slightly competitive person...I play to win, no mercy! So I was happy when I won the day, however once the game is over so is the competition & I am back to friend mode. Even if I lose I am bummed for just a second. The main thing was to get together with my friends, have some slightly intelligent adult conversation & let the kids play.

So if the summertime finds you & your kids bored with nothing to do, call your other mom friends & invite them over for a coffee & game day. Put out some games that the kids can do on their own or settle them down with a movie, drinks & pop corn. That way you get your adult time while they keep themselves entertained.

Picnic at the Park

Sunday night a friend called me to invite me to go walking at the park with her & some of my other friends Monday morning. They were bringing the kids, along with her husband, & were also planning a picnic lunch.

I always love the opportunity of getting in some exercise & fun with friends at the same time, so we of course went. My husband had the day off & was able to go as well, so we met them at the park at 10:30. Our park has a walking trail which is a little over a mile long, so we walked it with our kids. Then we wanted to do another lap so we left the kids, who definitely did not want to walk again, with my friends older teenager at the playground.

After our walk we found a picnic table in the shade & pulled out our picnic lunches. It was great to sit & relax with my friends who are all awesome people. If you have read my earlier posts you know that my best friend just moved to the Philippines to help with an orphanage there, so I have been down in the dumps a little. This definitely helped me to feel connected again.

So if you need a pick me up, call your friends to meet you at the park for a walk & picnic lunch. It is a great free way to spend time with your friends & get in some exercise as well.

Macon Museum of Arts & Sciences

Saturday we were in Macon, Georgia & visited the Museum of Arts & Sciences. We had been there before but it has been a couple of years so we decided to go one more time. They have visiting exhibits as well as their permanent displays, so there is always something new to see.

As we were paying at the admissions desk they were announcing their planetarium show, "My Backyard", which was about to begin. So we hurried in to get our seat. They had some interesting information but it was really geared to younger elementary children. My son who is now grown (in his mind) at the old age of 10, groaned through most of it. It had some snappy tunes & when I joined in snapping my fingers...well lets say he is getting to the age where your parents embarrass you. Ah...the wonderful tween years!

As we exited the planetarium they had an exhibit of minerals & sea shells. He liked this more because he loves anything that can be dug up, but he especially loves the ocean. They had a wide variety of sea shells along with some small plant & animal specimens.

We then heard an announcement for an animal show in their mini zoo (which is indoors). The volunteer brought out a cockatoo named Georgia who stole the show. Georgia refused to be quiet & really showed off by displaying her feathers & loud voice! She had the whole group laughing.

Next was an opossum that cannot live in the wild due to brain damage. The poor thing can only walk in circles! She put it down on the floor & it slowly made its way to us...made us dizzy to watch.

Next she brought out a boa that had been shot in the face & is now totally blind. It was very docile & is safe for the volunteers to handle. The kids were able to pet the opossum & the snake. My son loves animals so he enjoyed this.

There are three stories to the museum so we went up to the third level which houses the hands on art area. There are tables & supplies for the kids to draw & be creative.

Next we headed to the basement which houses the hands on science area. They have a dinosaur dig, telescopes with specimens for you to view, & other activities dealing with magnetism, gravity, etc.

We then went to view the visiting exhibit which at this time is an artists display of glass work. There is blown glass globes, paper weights, vases, & display plates. They were absolutely amazing! The globes & vases had a 3D effect & the main theme was the ocean floor. The plates looked like ocean waves...very pretty. The gift shop has some smaller pieces available for sale with the average price running around $250.00...worth it for an original piece of art. Alas, I could not afford it. The gift shop has a lot of other items for sale geared to the kids so we always have to hit it before we leave.

So the next time you are in the Macon, Georgia area stop by for a visit. The admission for the museum is $8.00 for adults & $4.00 for children. For more information & directions go to http://www.masmacon.com/

Wednesday Wanderings

Welcome to my Wednesday Wanderings. Just wanted to catch up on everything that has happened this past week that I have been too busy to post about. Between traveling, church activities & working on my Ebay store I have been staying busy.

Last Wednesday after visiting with our friends who were moving to the Philippines, we came home to get our son ready for a sleep over with another friend of his. It was his friend's birthday so he was having a sleep over, & then Thursday we met him & his family at the South Cobb Aquatic Center for some swimming. They have great water slides & other things for the kids to do in the pool...it was a lot of fun.

Take your kids to your local pool or aquatic center for a fun-filled afternoon where not only you get your exercise but you get to cool off as well. It was only $3.00 for adults & $2.00 for kids at this aquatic center & I know our local pool is similar in cost. So check out your local swim spots for an economical day out with the kids.

I feel that socialization is important for my son, who is not only homeschooled, but an only child as well. Of course summertime can be boring for any child if you don't keep him busy. For homeschoolers you have to keep them busy year round. So I am always on the look out for interesting things to do & of course finding things that are geared to his interests.

With his best friend gone now I will be working more diligently to fill his calendar with meaningful things to do, not just busy work. I think that is why I started this blog so that I can provide ideas for other families, if they homeschool or not.

We are also involved in church activities where he has other friends. This past weekend we helped our new pastors & their families move from Alabama into their new homes here. Our new music minister has a son about Noah's age so it was a good way for him to start making friends with him as well.

We will probably be going out of town this weekend for a couple of days if things work out, so I will keep you updated on that if we do. I hope all of you have a great rest of the week!

Museum of Aviation

Tuesday we visited the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia. Our son knew we were taking him to a museum but had no clue what it was like. As we drove up on the street out front he saw the huge planes outside & said, "Whoa". He didn't realize that was the museum & as we turned in he said, "We're going here?" He was excited to get out & explore. The first thing you see is the stealth bomber outside the main building.
This plane is huge...you can see Noah standing under it here.

We then walked over to the B52 bomber. The stealth was big but the wings on the B52 were amazing. The wing span on this plane is wider than the length of the plane. A whopping 185 feet in width...almost the height of a 19 story building. The tips of the wings have their own landing gear with wheels to help land the plane.

After looking at this we went inside the first building. There are four hanger style buildings with more planes, helicopters, artifacts & information on aviation military history. My son enjoyed watching some of the documentaries on WWII.

Some of the highlighted exhibits are: "Down to Earth" in the WWII exhibit hangar, Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame, America's Black Eagles: The Tuskegee pioneers and beyond, The Robert L. Scott Jr. Story: "God is my co-pilot", Robins AFB & WWII Commemorative, 483rd Bombardment Group, & The Korean War: The Forgotten War.

I think we could have stayed there for a long time but we had a time budget since my husband had to be at work in the mid-afternoon. We breezed through the four buildings & still spent over 2 hours there, so if you go plan on spending at least 4 hours. They have a theatre as well in the WWII exhibit hangar which has a nominal fee, otherwise the museum itself is free of charge. There are also picnic shelters out front which will accommodate large groups, so pack your lunch & enjoy the day with your family.

For more information visit their website at www.museumofaviation.org

Free Movies

Tuesday & Thursdays at 10am are free movies at our local theatre, plus you get a free popcorn or drink for each can of food you bring in to feed the hungry. This past Tuesday we went to see "Igor"...couldn't remember the movie when it originally came out so we weren't sure what it was about.

Some of my friends met me there with their kids but I have to say that none of us were impressed with the movie. The kids didn't even like it, some of the younger ones never laughed at all because the humor was geared for adults. I hate when they do that! When will Hollywood get it that if the kids enjoy it, the parents enjoy it.

After the movie we went to Buffalo's Southwest Cafe for the kids eat free day, so the only thing we had to pay for was our adult lunch. They have several lunches for $6.00 & under so we all had a great day for little money.

So if you are looking for free & economical ways to entertain your kids this summer, check out your local movie theatre for free summer movies.

Activities for Kids: Activity TV

If you have On Demand with your cable company you know that there are endless options of different things that are available to watch. Did you know that there is a channel called Activity TV? I didn't realize this until I got my most recent cable bill & they were advertising it on the envelope.

It said to go to Channel 1, "On Demand", & select Activity TV on the channel guide. When I did I couldn't find it so we checked the Kids channel & it was listed under that. They have instructions on different projects like how to make your own bird feeder, build sandcastles & airplanes.

We checked out their magic tricks where they show you the trick & then go over it step-by-step so you can learn how to do it. It was really cool & my son loved this...he was doing a couple of them by the end of the day. We also checked out the martial arts where they teach kids different moves & watched one of the Kite making segments. So there is a lot of things that you can do with your kids from the channel.

I then looked at the Kids section again & realized they have kids fitness shows where they put them through an exercise routine that is geared for kids. This is important if you homeschool & your child is not involved in an outside sport such as little league or martial art classes, etc. It gives you the opportunity to do your own version of PE class.

So if you are looking for activities that you can do at home check out your On Demand channels for great ideas to keep your kids busy this summer.

Vacation Planning for a "Staycation"

If the word "vacation" makes you think of the kids saying, "Are we there yet?", maybe its time to do a staycation. This can be a less stressful & economical friendly way to spend your vacation time.

You really don't have to leave home to have a great vacation. You will be more rested plus have more money in your pocket. Finding great activities & places to visit that aren't overrun with tourists is the key to a relaxing time.

You should still prepare for a staycation. Pick a beginning time & an end date. When "vacation" starts go into vacation mode & forget home chores that can be put off till later. Also plan on how much you can spend & stay within that budget.

Find the off-the-beaten track things to do: One day antique sales or look in your yellow pages for antique auctions in your area (believe me they are addicting), check for local high school or college plays, and garden shows. Check out the State Parks, they have activities for kids throughout the summer. Go mining...find the gold or gem mines in your area & go panning for treasure.

To make it really feel like a vacation invite out of town family or friends for a visit. Having them there will get you out of your normal routine & you may do things that you normally wouldn't do. If it is in your budget stay at a local hotel for a couple of nights to totally get away from the daily grind.

Charge up your digital camera but try & leave the cell phone & computer off limits during your vacation. I know this can be hard...I am addicted to my computer. Also many attractions are cheaper in the middle of the week plus there are less crowds than on the weekends.

If you know you will be home all summer consider buying a season pass or memberships to places like zoos, aquariums, & museums. If you are in the Atlanta area check out The Georgia Aquarium, it is the largest one in the world. Remember to bring your vacation to an end otherwise you may go over your budget.

Plan a last night event with fireworks or organize your photos & start planning your next vacation. With less stress & less expense you may fall in love with the idea of staycations & never leave home again!

Historical Rome, Georgia

Rome, Georgia...do you know how it got its name? It's funny that in the 11 years I have lived in Georgia I have never been to Rome, yet this past week I have been there twice. Wednesday night we went to see the Minor League "Braves" play & yesterday we went on personal business.

As we drove into the downtown we saw the Rome Area History Museum & when we finished our business decided to walk over & check it out. It happened to be Greater Rome Bank Customer Appreciation Day, so it was Free Admission & they also had free refreshments.

The workers, I assume volunteers, were extremely friendly & helpful. They gave our son a scavenger hunt paper to work on as he worked his way through the museum. I love it when museums offer scavenger hunts because it makes the kids focus on the information they are reading while they are trying to find answers to questions on their sheet. My husband loved it too, he loves absorbing new information...never play him in any trivia game!

When we were in Rome for the ball game the other night we were discussing with our friends that were with us, how did Rome get its name? Well we found out...it was drawn from a hat! The other names in the hat were Pittsburgh, Warsaw, Hamburg, and Hillsboro. Rome fits it though because like Rome, Italy it sits among seven hills.

The Museum has a wealth of information on Rome: Native Americans in Floyd County, The Georgia Land Lottery, The Founding of Rome (that's where we found out how Rome got its name), The Civil War, The Clock Tower, The Flood of 1886, Home Life, War, Education and Athletics, Cultural Life, Medicine, & Industry.

I also discovered that President Woodrow Wilson's wife was raised in Rome & that one of the writers of the popular cartoon "Popeye" was from Rome. I read about all kinds of home medicinal cures which seem funny today...moms did you know that if you had put an ax under your bed it would have "cut out" labor pains?

So if you happen to be in the Rome, Georgia area stop in for a visit. Today, June 6th is also Free Admission all day. There is also a Clock Tower tour today at 12:00 (meet at the Clock Tower).

The Clock Tower, which sits atop Clock Tower Hill, provided Rome with water from 1871 to 1960. The tower held a 250,000 gallon water tank. There is also a clock on the tower & the face of it measures 9ft in diameter. In 1883 Rome's first public school was built next to the tower, Tower Hill School. It was later named Neely School but was torn down in 1961.

Wednesday, June 10th you can receive free admission to the museum if you bring a recent church bulletin. Thursday June 11th anyone over 60 gets free admission all day. Friday June 12th is general free admission all day. So if you are in the area stop in on these days & enjoy the museum. For more information you can go to their website at http://www.romehistorymuseum.com/

Research Local History

A fun activity to do with your family is to research the history of the county that you live in. It is mostly free to do or you may pay a nominal fee to visit your local historical museum. Where we live our museum is $2.00 for adults & $1.00 for kids, so check out your area to see what is available to you.

We had three Civil War battles where we live: Dallas, New Hope, & the biggest one which was Pickett's Mill. We have old gold mines & today I discovered we also had copper mines that shut down in the early 1900's. We drove the Cherokee out of our area west along "The Trail of Tears".

Also one of our hidden treasures is a waterfall. Most people that live here have no idea it exists. We heard about it when we first moved here 11 years ago & saw old photos at the museum that showed tourists coming to visit the falls. Still it was elusive...we could never find it. We traveled little 2 lane country roads only to find dead ends...or nothing at all.

Finally my husband figured out where it was & took my son & one of his friends today to see it. It is still elusive, most people have no idea it is here. So if you ever visit Paulding County in Georgia, ask someone about the waterfall & see what kind of response you get. If you want to know where it is just ask me...until then it is a secret!

Take Your Family Out to the Ball Game

If you are looking for a fun family activity this summer, try going to a Minor League Baseball game. They cost less than a Major game, you are close to the field, & they have fun activities in between innings...so the whole experience is great for kids.

Tonight we drove to Rome, Georgia to watch the "Braves" play. We paid $3.00 for parking & then sat right behind the dugout for $8.00 per seat. Their most expensive is $10.00 for box seats & the least expensive is $4.00 for field seats. We could see the concessions & bathrooms from where we were seated so it was close to everything plus it was not crowded so the kids could walk around a little or stand up if they needed to stretch without disturbing anyone.

In between innings there was always some fun family activity going on. They had contests, trivia games, threw out hotdogs into the stands, & another inning threw ice cream sandwiches out...so it kept the kids entertained.

It was about a 40 mile drive to Rome for us but worth the trip for a great night out. So if you are looking for a fun family activity this summer, drive to your nearest Minor League town & enjoy a game. No fighting crowds or traffic, & being friendly to your wallet makes this a great choice.