I remember as a kid "Field Trip Days" being the highlight of the year for me.
I want that to be the same for Raylea!
This past year while we were "practicing" homeschooling on and off, we visited the Exploration Place. Jack came along, so did her Nana and Mimi. It was fun, but I guess since she's a little older and it was just her and I, I was even more exciting. She loves one on one time!
Jack's favorite baby sitter, (aka Christi and Momo) kept him the whole day, so that freed me up!
She didn't want to eat anywhere until we got there, so of course she got her a big ole' hot dog.
(And, so did I...)
She loves playing "Doctor." She asked me what was wrong with several animals and then she had a great explanation for their cure. Like with my pig, I told her he was playing in the mud and hurt his leg... she said "oh, well you see, pigs have very big bones, he will be fine, it won't break."
Learning about the motion of water...
This turtle was literally chasing her!
I didn't know that male turtles have red/orange eyes... interesting.
We built with some wooden slats and we copied the picture behind her and made a living room set.
She put on a great skit for me... and yes, she wanted me to do the same for her... I am really hoping the security camera people were taking a break at that moment!
Setting her hens on their eggs...
Another skit about the weather...
She loved the Medieval section. It has a huge castle you climb inside and there is tons to do.
She was happy though that this wasn't a modern day "Time Out" spot!
We ended the day by going to Nifty Nut House and getting a few little treats.
I wish I had a never ending gift card to that place!
We had an appointment afterwards and the nurse asked us why we went to the Exploration Place today... Raylea quickly answered "For a field trip!"
That made my day because it made me realize it was fun and exciting to her and it was so satisfying to me to know that she enjoyed her day.
This past week Raylea and Jack started Bible Clubs. Raylea has done it for the past three years and this is Jack's first year. Jack felt like such a big boy!
Raylea doing school work and learning about rocks...
After gymnastics this week her Mimi took her out for dinner and ice cream.
I just threw this one in here because it's just too cute!
He pointed to his dad's hat and wanted it on and then wanted his baseball!
Last Saturday we went to the State Fair and this was on the train.
Jack LOVES trains. They are his favorite! He smiled like this pretty much the whole ride.
Not sure who the lady is that is photo bombing us, but she looks nice... :)
Hope you have a great weekend!
Thanks again for reading!
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