Zeke's "Opening"

As promised, another homeschooling favorite of ours is our Artistic Pursuits art curriculum.  It helps that Zeke LOVES art and crafts to begin with, but I've been very pleased with this curriculum.  The lessons are not long, but are very well laid out and introduce the child to some famous artists and their work, and then instruct the child to create a work of their own using various mediums.  So far Zeke has used water color crayons, pencils, soft pastels and oil pastels.  He will be working with construction paper, tissue paper and clay later in the year.  This week, Zeke learned how to "frame" his favorite pieces that he has done so far, create a gallery, and have an "opening" to display his work.

   So, a little side note . . . When Zeke was little he was such a momma's boy.  There were many days I wondered if he and Dan would ever be close.  Of course, all the experienced moms assured me that the time would come.  The three pictures that Zeke chose as his best works indicate that this time has come!  The first picture is of Dan and Zeke geocaching.  The second is a picture of Dan taking a picture of some jumping frogs.  The last picture is of Dan and Zeke hiking.  Yes, the boy loves being with his father.

And in true Zeke fashion, he had made gifts for everyone attending his opening . . .

 and of course finished up with some tasty treats!