Last week, we had the pleasure of going and hearing Hank the Cowdog author John R. Erickson speak and sing at the George Bush Library museum. We have been reading Hank the Cowdog books these past couple of weeks in preparation. He sang a song called Chickens (which the kids are still singing), read from his newest book and answered kids' questions. While that was delightful enough, after the show he came out and specifically spoke to homeschoolers (after the school groups left), answered our kids' questions, signed books and posed for pictures. He didn't have to, but our kids all loved it. Such a special time and memory. Thanks to this time, William has started to read these chapter books on his own. Mostly he lets us read it to him, but sometimes he gets impatient and reads on his own. He's growing up so fast!
Speaking of special memories, Saturday was a big day. We went to a castle nearby. A man has been building his very own castle in Belleville for the past 20 years and gives tours on the weekends. He has a moat, trebuchet, dungeon, chapel, bell tower, banquet hall and so much more. He lives there with his wife and was quite pleased with his work. I would be too! He gave some medieval history and helped the kids put on a faux battle to siege the castle and reap the spoils of war (cookies and sandwiches). Fun was had by all. We went with the Brower family and after the tour, we went with them to see Dave's mom at The Austin County Jailhouse Museum. They were having an open house. If the kids had any thought of ever ending up in jail, seeing this old jailhouse put them on the straight and narrow. the cells were a little scary (they dated back to the old west), but the overall museum was fascinating. It was fun an educational day. Who could ask for more?!
This week we started PreK4 and First Grade. We got in all our curriculum last week, and after the kids blew through all their summer stuff, they begged me to start. William has already completed 2 weeks of 2nd grade Math (honestly he already know most of it), and had completed his first full weeks of First grade curriculum. Robert is doing great too having flown through his letter writing book and working diligently on his (Kindergarten) math. Hannah has a workbook too that she likes to work on (read color in) while her brothers work. I figure with me teaching CC on Tuesdays, we may want to not do any other school on those days. This could be an extra blessing when we get to the fall.
We are doing well over here. Our summer is packed full, and the fun has already started. We've already been to two CC summer play dates, and most every day has some activity we can attend if we choose. While we won't do everything, it's nice to have options. Happy Summer!!!
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