The boys did some artwork, including drawing caterpillars and doing a paint-by-number. Wade really does well drawing. He has great concentration and makes things that look like what he says they are sometimes. :)
We watched our caterpillars grow into chrysalises and then butterflies and let them go! It was amazing to watch this mysterious process.
We had quite a few thunderstorms, and one brought hail this size:
We enjoyed a few trips to the Butterfly Pavilion with the last of our yearly pass, and got to take cousin David when he visited for a work event. It was really nice having him here! A butterfly landed on him and stayed on him most of the walk around the Pavilion.
The boys enjoyed being doted on by David.
Jim and the boys worked on some projects together. Wade is a great helper and loved being with Daddy in the garage.
After seeing Jim help the neighbor put a barbeque together, Garrett wanted to build a replica with lots of burners and an igniter...
The weather started getting warmer! Popsicles and playing in the water outside are now in order!
Garrett built these antennas and speakers...
...and a picture frame out of Kinnex for Wade's 2 year old photo.
I love this shot of the "Barnes Boys" lined up for movie night!
Wade started to feel his oats and get to sit in a big chair at certain meals. He ate much better that way, I noticed. :)
We set up the pool I got on clearance last Fall and the boys promptly broke the slide in their exuberance. :) Ah, well, the pool still works!
We had our last day of school on May 30, right before Mom and Dad arrived! We made it through our first year of homeschool!!
We've loved using My Father's World curriculum this year and plan on using it again for 1st grade next year. Garrett has read a lot of great books, including quite a few chapter books, has improved on his handwriting and letter formation, practiced some math skills, and learned more about God's world. Wyatt has joined in and heard lots of great books, done enriching activities, and has learned to read a little this year! He has learned how to hold his pencil correctly and is interested in learning how to write letters so we'll work on reading and writing and small motor activities next year while Garrett does 1st Grade. Garrett will also go to a charter school for homeschoolers for electives one day a week. While he does that on Wednesdays, the other boys and I will go to Bible Study Fellowship. I'm looking forward to next year and am enjoying the summer break.
