I was blessed to get to chaperone Jarod's 4th grade field trip to the Oregon State Capitol building yesterday. I learned so much about Oregon. I hope the kids picked up something too. We walked up approx. 180 steps to the top of the capitol building and could see across the willamette valley, etc. The tour guide even tied in the kids recent "map" learning when she pointed out the mountains of the cascade range, etc. So much to learn about... between the house and senate rooms. We didn't get to see the governors office because they were in session. We did however get to see some military honorguard activites going on across the street from the capitol. During lunch we were sitting under a fly over in the "missing man" formation. That was really cool to watch the kids reactions. I then explained why the missing airplane in, and some connection to 9-11, Iraq, etc. Young minds are really sponges!!!
This was part of the spiral staircase that took us up to the capitol top.
And... today!! over 90 degrees. Wish I was at the beach camping, that is for sure. But, no... I am here sick today. Well enough for a energy spurt to fill waterballoons and to take pics of the kids. :)
I cracked up at this picture... Meghan is in her prime! Attitude is flaming here!! Jarod is cracking up as he runs away away he hit her with a balloon. LOL This started a down-hill spiral to include Jordan and Jarod near brawling over where they hit each other. Oh, my... kids sure were easier when they were 2 and love the sprinkler! I really hope I can get the energy up to get the pool cleaned tomorrow. :)
I was blessed to get to chaperone Jarod's 4th grade field trip to the Oregon State Capitol building yesterday. I learned so much about Oregon. I hope the kids picked up something too. We walked up approx. 180 steps to the top of the capitol building and could see across the willamette valley, etc. The tour guide even tied in the kids recent "map" learning when she pointed out the mountains of the cascade range, etc. So much to learn about... between the house and senate rooms. We didn't get to see the governors office because they were in session. We did however get to see some military honorguard activites going on across the street from the capitol. During lunch we were sitting under a fly over in the "missing man" formation. That was really cool to watch the kids reactions. I then explained why the missing airplane in, and some connection to 9-11, Iraq, etc. Young minds are really sponges!!!
This was part of the spiral staircase that took us up to the capitol top. 
And... today!! over 90 degrees. Wish I was at the beach camping, that is for sure. But, no... I am here sick today. Well enough for a energy spurt to fill waterballoons and to take pics of the kids. :)
I cracked up at this picture... Meghan is in her prime! Attitude is flaming here!! Jarod is cracking up as he runs away away he hit her with a balloon. LOL This started a down-hill spiral to include Jordan and Jarod near brawling over where they hit each other. Oh, my... kids sure were easier when they were 2 and love the sprinkler! I really hope I can get the energy up to get the pool cleaned tomorrow. :)
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Yes, learning about Oregon while on field trips with our kids can be fun. Since I'm from sunny CA, I learned about the San Jaun Missions, not the Oregon Trail. I have had fun learning the history of OR with my kids. We just went to Fort Vancouver last week, next week is Bakers Cabin.
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