Some bluegrass in the Park

We had a wonderful weekend as a family. We were treated Thursday night with a picnic on the boat. Rich treated us with homemade sandwiches, cantaloupe and fresh-from-the-oven cookies. We found a not-so-windy spot on the lake, anchored the boat and relaxed as we ate dinner just before we went fishing. Rich caught the biggest bass he has every caught before and Harlan and I got a few small ones. We love fishing! Harlan wants to go all of the time.

On Saturday evening, we found a bluegrass event at Old Prairie Town called Wheatstock. They had local bluegrass musicians playing for about 4-5 songs all day long. We just pulled up some chairs and watched it. Every once in a while, we made our way to the back of the park to get out of the sun and Karen found a hidden treasure of Topeka. This beautiful garden was the perfect backdrop to take some photos.

Hope you enjoy them.

Harlan - The Kindergarten Graduate and Ready for Summer in New Mexico

So, Harlan has now completed Kindergarten and here is his diploma. Woohoo! Harlan!

He seemed to like school but most of all recess time. Although he will always be the youngest in his class, he seemed to catch on to things well. I spoke to one of the room helpers and she said that Harlan was a really good listener especially during story time. Harlan loves when we read him a book and we are faithful at reading to him at least once a day since the day he was born. When he wants to, he can sound-out and read just about any word. I am so proud of him and I'm amazed how far he has come. At the beginning of the year, he struggled to even write his name and NOW he recognizes site words and tries to spell out words wonderfully!

Here is what he wrote on his last project of what he is going to do this summer.

I love the "kid writing." : )

(Interpretation: "I will go to New Mexico. Harlan")