An Entertaining Afternoon

BYU Is Great For So Many Reasons

I picked up lunch and met Tosha and Remi at the Monte L. Bean Science Museum on campus. (I love meeting Tosha and Remi for lunch. Thanks to both of you!) Anyway, words can't describe Remi's reaction to it all. I've been there many times and I have never seen someone so enthralled. She LOVES animals (as well as babies). She didn't seem to mind that the animals weren't moving. She was so excited just to be there. Tosha and I were thoroughly entertained. If you ever have the chance, its a worthwhile exhibit.

The New Baby

Baby Molly Skinner Arrives!

I was so lucky to be in Maryland when Hannah had Baby Molly!(This post is a bit late. Sorry!) My mom and Baby Faith were there as well. We all had so much fun staying at Jeremy and Hannah's new home with Maddie as our host while Hannah, Jeremy and Molly stayed at the hospital. Hannah was amazing. She looked beautiful and made it all seem so easy. I was equally impressed with how caring and supportive Jeremy was. Maddie is fun, creative and too smart and Molly is peaceful and sweet. It was such a great experience to be there. Thanks to the Skinners for being so kind. I can't wait to visit again!

Foamhenge, VA

Stonehenge vs. Foamhenge

Stonehenge took approximately 1500 years to complete using stones weighing as much as 50 tons. An estimated 800-1000 men transferred (dragged) the stones from Marlborough Downs, 20 miles north. Speculation and theory for it's creation include that it might have been used as a temple, an observatory or a tomb.

Foamhenge is a full-scale replica of the mystical Stonehenge of England. Foamhenge was created in six weeks by five Mexicans and one crazy white guy/artist using beaded Styrofoam blocks weighing as much as 420 pounds. The blocks were delivered by tractor trailer in four trips from Winchester, VA 100 miles to the north. It's purpose is to educate and entertain.

VA Geological Anomaly

Natural Bridge and Monacan Village

I visited one of my favorite places in Virginia, Natural Bridge. In the late 19th-early 20th century, the bridge was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

According to geologists, the rock that composes the bridge is about 500 million years old and took about 100 million years for a water source to carve what we see today. The bridge is 215 feet tall and 100 feet wide. The rock weighs approximately 36,000 tons.

George Washington surveyed the Natural Bridge site in 1750 and carved his initals on one wall. In 1754, just before the American Revolution and the writing of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson purchased 157 acres of land including the Natural Bridge from King George III of England for 20 shillings or about $2.60.


The Monacan Village is a reenactment of how the Indians most likely lived more than 300 years ago. The Monacan Indians had many legends concerning the bridge and tried to live as near to it as possible. Most of those who work in the village every day are descendants of various Indian tribes. They make all their own tools, clothing and shelter using the same techniques and means the Monacan Indians would have used. It is a fascinating exhibit. They kill animals with snares, traps or the bow and arrow. They cook meat they have killed or items they have grown or gathered every day on a stone slab over a fire. Then, at 5 PM, they get in their cars and go home...probably put some pizza in the microwave and watch the game.