field trips!

#1
The 4th graders spent a good part of the year studying Texas history. They also had numerous fundraisers and successfully collected more than $4000 to pay for a day trip to Austin. We toured the Bob Bullock State History Museum, including a film at the IMAX, then picnicked on the Capitol grounds. We went on a self-guided tour of all the monuments surrounding the Capitol, then did some hands on fun in the Capitol Visitor's Center, and finally a brief tour of the Capitol building. The legislature was in session, so it was a very abbreviated tour.














#2
Katie was given the opportunity to attend a special concert with a select number of other upper elementary students. We went to the Empire Theater to hear and see an internationally renowned flute player and storyteller. (Unfortunately, I can't remember his name.)

He played instruments of all different shapes and sizes, and at one point was accompanied by another artist who used different objects as drums. It was a special treat.




#3
The Kindergarteners went to the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch. They rode the school buses through the open animal park, then visited the petting zoo. There was a picnic in there at some point - I hope they washed their hands!



I couldn't go with Anna because of a scheduling conflict (Bethany's dance class), so Shayne took the day off and joined her. He was able to do this when Katie was in Kinder too. It's a nice treat for the girls.




This is a good one. It shows the difference in Shayne's and my photography styles. Itry to absorb the whole scene, whereas he just focuses on one object. In this shot, he was focusing on Anna. What's the second thing you notice though? It caught my eye immediately.

Hint: I'm surprised Anna didn't feel the splatters. Ewww!