I have noticed how quickly the weeks seem to fly by, when I sit down to write our weekly reports.  Has another week gone by already?  Yes, another busy week sped past me.  At least, with our "obligation" to the weekly report, I can recapture the highlights of our homeschooling adventure.

This week, Harper and I finished reading "Ozma of Oz" by Frank Baum.  It is the third book in the Oz series, and it left Harper wanting to read more of Baum's books. 

We picked up "Ozma of Oz" at a whimsical toy store during our trip to Ames, but I discovered most of the titles are available through the library.  We requested the second book in the Oz series titled "The Marvelous Land of Oz" from our library.  I also requested a Muppets version of the Wizard of Oz on DVD, which hopefully will make an entertaining family movie night! 

In math, Harper worked with graphs this week.  Hawken likes to see what Harper is up to, and seems to understand how graphs work as well. 

In history, we learned about Samuel Morris.  We also received our American History Program from Beautiful Feet Books in the mail.  Harper was happy to get the books, and even more excited to see that some of the books are in color (they were pictured in black and white in the catalog)!  Hawken was excited to get the cardboard box the books came in!  He turned it into a car!

Harper read "Wagon Wheels" by Barbara Brenner.  This books prompted some good discussions about the Homestead Act and the Civil War.  Our geography lesson included Kentucky and Kansas, and the route the family traveled between the two states.  Harper and Hawken both enjoy learning geography and studying maps.

We got out for a few park dates this week and had some fun!  The boys especially enjoyed our visit to Lion's Coon Creek Park with a couple of friends.  We'd like to go back and check out the trails soon.

On a more personal note, I'm taking note of how big the boys are getting! 

Harper lost his second tooth this week, and his training wheels are officially off his bike!  Harper is a cautious guy, and had always insited that he would use training wheels forever.  This week, he decided he'd get rid of the training wheels and is enjoying the freedom!

Hawken is learning how to drive already - hee hee. 

But seriously, Hawken did get a scooter this week, and has enjoyed scooting around the neighborhood with Harper.  He caught on quickly, and feels extra-important because his scooter has a pouch on the front to carry our keys and phone.  He also carries granola bars for snack-breaks.

Lots of excitement and changes this week.  And, like Hawken tells me, "Everyone grows a little every day!" 

I have noticed how quickly the weeks seem to fly by, when I sit down to write our weekly reports.  Has another week gone by already?  Yes, another busy week sped past me.  At least, with our "obligation" to the weekly report, I can recapture the highlights of our homeschooling adventure.

This week, Harper and I finished reading "Ozma of Oz" by Frank Baum.  It is the third book in the Oz series, and it left Harper wanting to read more of Baum's books. 

We picked up "Ozma of Oz" at a whimsical toy store during our trip to Ames, but I discovered most of the titles are available through the library.  We requested the second book in the Oz series titled "The Marvelous Land of Oz" from our library.  I also requested a Muppets version of the Wizard of Oz on DVD, which hopefully will make an entertaining family movie night! 

In math, Harper worked with graphs this week.  Hawken likes to see what Harper is up to, and seems to understand how graphs work as well. 

In history, we learned about Samuel Morris.  We also received our American History Program from Beautiful Feet Books in the mail.  Harper was happy to get the books, and even more excited to see that some of the books are in color (they were pictured in black and white in the catalog)!  Hawken was excited to get the cardboard box the books came in!  He turned it into a car!

Harper read "Wagon Wheels" by Barbara Brenner.  This books prompted some good discussions about the Homestead Act and the Civil War.  Our geography lesson included Kentucky and Kansas, and the route the family traveled between the two states.  Harper and Hawken both enjoy learning geography and studying maps.

We got out for a few park dates this week and had some fun!  The boys especially enjoyed our visit to Lion's Coon Creek Park with a couple of friends.  We'd like to go back and check out the trails soon.

On a more personal note, I'm taking note of how big the boys are getting! 

Harper lost his second tooth this week, and his training wheels are officially off his bike!  Harper is a cautious guy, and had always insited that he would use training wheels forever.  This week, he decided he'd get rid of the training wheels and is enjoying the freedom!

Hawken is learning how to drive already - hee hee. 

But seriously, Hawken did get a scooter this week, and has enjoyed scooting around the neighborhood with Harper.  He caught on quickly, and feels extra-important because his scooter has a pouch on the front to carry our keys and phone.  He also carries granola bars for snack-breaks.

Lots of excitement and changes this week.  And, like Hawken tells me, "Everyone grows a little every day!"