And we are done with school. whew.
ok so Friday before last we had a family Bahama Bucks date (snow cones) to mark the end of Robert finishing Kindergarten and William finishing his tutor proof (round 2). We spent Friday morning at the ENT doctor to get Andrew's tubed scheduled (that happens next week), so after a rough morning we headed to William's tutor's house to do the proof. I sat in the next room as I listened to William tell all 24 weeks of all 7 subjects (Math, Latin, English, timeline, Geography, History, Science) of memory work. He did it flawlessly. So, after that major success, we had to do something and Bahama Bucks seemed fitting.
Saturday William and Robert each had their first soccer game. Francis had his first game coaching (Robert's team). Both boys did great! Robert scored his firs goal in a major breakaway, and I managed to get it on video! I cannot wait to see what the coming weeks hold. That afternoon we had lunch and then went to A&M for their annual vet school open house. We got to pet animals, learn about how to make horseshoes, look at snakes, and participate in teddy bear surgery. The last was the kids favorite. they got to dress up in scrubs, pick out a stuffed animal and after telling the vet tech what was wrong, learn how veterinarians help solve these problems in animals. It was fun and informative. My favorite combination.
Tuesday before last, William completed his tutor proof making him an official Memory Master. I was so nervous waiting for him to finish because he had come so far. He had no problem and came out beaming with pride. He worked very hard to accomplish this and pushed through even though he didn't always feel like it.
Wednesday evening we celebrated by taking the kids to the Brazilian steakhouse in town (Casa do Brasil). With a kindergarten grad, a Memory Master and some good news regarding Francis's job, we had a lot to celebrate. I didn't know my kids could eat so much, but they relished all of the food, especially the all you can eat meat. Even Andrew had a good share. Hannah loved the fried plantains, and the big boys ate their weight in steak. A good time was had by all!
Thursday was our usual Bible Study. I am still loving it and even was able to sign us up for next year. Next year we are doing Genesis. Yay!
Friday was the Father-Daughter Dance. After Francis's date with William on Monday to Chuck E cheese, it was Hannah's turn for some Daddy time. She got all dressed up in a "rainbow" pink dress and did her hair, jewelry and "make up" (lipgloss) to perfection. Francis got her a silk flower corsage to match. The dance had professional photos, ice cream bar, a dance floor and little craft area. Hannah played and danced the night away with Francis and her little friends. She came home with her face positively beaming.
Saturday rain caused soccer to be cancelled, so we headed over to A&M for their Physics and Engineering festival. It did not disappoint. With over 200 different experiments, multiple shows (we loved the Bubble Show), a huge working Tesla coil and so much more, we learned and had fun! When we finished, we eventually headed home and had crepes a la Francis for dinner. Francis is an amazing chef and our bellies and hearts were full.
Sunday marked the second week for Francis on the new light board and the opening of the new children's library at church. The kids already have checked out books and we love the cozy feel of the reading windows. Sunday evening was the next to last AWANAS. All three bigs had finished their books and will be getting their awards next Sunday after their last class. They have learned a ton of verses this year!
Monday was a quiet day at home. Andrew (who now has SIX teeth!) learned that he can crawl away from mommy (not just toward) and spent a good portion of the day exercising his new freedom. He found and now enjoys the dog food (yuck), so we've entered that phase of babyhood. He is also working on standing up from sitting without holding onto anything, which is really impressive for only 9 months!
I needed a quiet day to prepare for yesterday. Yesterday we hit the ground running and didn't stop. We had our last day of school at CC. It's hard to say goodbye, but it was a sweet time followed by our end of year party and Memory Master presentation. Francis came up and together he and I presented William with his Memory Master certificate in front of the group. After lunch and recess, we stayed to listen the the 4-6th graders present their Faces of History projects. I was so impressed by their knowledge of their characters as they dressed up and presented figures from ancient history. They did a great job! We went from their to Job's third birthday party. We played at the park, had an egg hunt and ate pizza and cupcakes. the weather was a bit warm, but still pretty. Finally we went to dance practice (Hannah) and soccer practice (William and Robert). By the time we got home, we were tired! whew.
Today we will go by the library to pick books and do Wednesday evening church, but mostly we've earned a rest.
Till next time!
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