Here are a few highlights from our week...
Well, we ended up just going on one field trip, but throw in our homeschool co-op group, a contest, and a fun science activity with Dad, and you have a pretty full week :)
On Monday, we went to the Lufkin Zoo. We love that zoo. For one, we got in free, and two, it's never overly crowded.
They don't have some of the big name animals most zoos have, and it is fairly small, but they do have LOTS of free-roaming peacocks...and where there are a lot of peacocks, there is A WHOLE LOTTA peacock poop. The test was to see who could make it through the entire zoo without stepping in poo. My blue-eyed boy and I failed :(
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| White peacock |
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| Hippo Crossing - thanks hon, I love you too ;) |
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| Long lost....cousin? |
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| Guess who else we saw at the zoo...lol! |
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| He's not really thrilled about the new look :/ |
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| Bubba had a long hard day at work so sister was making him a good home-cooked meal ;) |
Art
We only completed one of the art lessons listed in the TM since science was heavy on the cutting and coloring again. I don't want to push my blue-eyed boy too far this week...lol! We skipped art lesson #152.
Bible
We came to Jesus' death and resurrection. Believe it or not, but we were actually looking forward to making the resurrection cookies. We have always heard about them and always meant to make them, but they just never fit into the schedule.
History
We said farewell to Augustus and hello to Emperor Tiberius. I wonder what type of ruler he'll turn out to be?
We finished up the Bronze Bow. We really liked the story, but dislike the kind that leave you hanging or wondering what happens next. Ugh! And this one did a little of that. If it was up to my brown-eyed girl, she said Thacia and Daniel would get married and Leah would be healed and eventually marry the soldier. Yeah, I'd probably end it that way too..lol!
Science
We came to Jesus' death and resurrection. Believe it or not, but we were actually looking forward to making the resurrection cookies. We have always heard about them and always meant to make them, but they just never fit into the schedule.
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| They were good, but a little too sweet for me...almost like an airy, crispy divinity cookie. |
History
We said farewell to Augustus and hello to Emperor Tiberius. I wonder what type of ruler he'll turn out to be?
We finished up the Bronze Bow. We really liked the story, but dislike the kind that leave you hanging or wondering what happens next. Ugh! And this one did a little of that. If it was up to my brown-eyed girl, she said Thacia and Daniel would get married and Leah would be healed and eventually marry the soldier. Yeah, I'd probably end it that way too..lol!
Science
This week was all about the eyes. We watched another Chloe and the Nerb video and did another activity from the Body Book.
Friday was our homeschool co-op. The kids had a blast in their classes with their friends, but the highlight of the day was the pumpkin carving/decorating contest. They did an awesome job on their pumpkins.
My blue-eyed boy even won 3rd place and a $5 gift card to Sonic. My kids had decided beforehand that whichever one won would share with the other. So...guess who all had ice-cream from Sonic after the park?
The final touch to the end of the week was when Dad built a "vortex cannon" with the kids. He explained to them how it worked and they had loads of fun playing with it until the box pretty much pooped out.
Now to gear up and get ready for next week...which is lining up to be even crazier than this week :/
Friday was our homeschool co-op. The kids had a blast in their classes with their friends, but the highlight of the day was the pumpkin carving/decorating contest. They did an awesome job on their pumpkins.
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| Sonic the Hedgehog |
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| Felix the Cat |
My blue-eyed boy even won 3rd place and a $5 gift card to Sonic. My kids had decided beforehand that whichever one won would share with the other. So...guess who all had ice-cream from Sonic after the park?
The final touch to the end of the week was when Dad built a "vortex cannon" with the kids. He explained to them how it worked and they had loads of fun playing with it until the box pretty much pooped out.
Now to gear up and get ready for next week...which is lining up to be even crazier than this week :/
That's a busy week! That is our favorite zoo, too. I think they have everything a zoo truly needs and it is well kept and just the right size withgreat shade. One day I plan to go to that Forestry Museum... one day! We seem to miss out it every tine we are in the area. I love these little vortex cannon videos, too... too cute!
ReplyDeleteWhen you do go, just make sure the Forestry Museum is finished with their construction. I heard the outside stuff was really good.
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