Wildflowers of Texas

I’ve never seen such riotous colors sprinkled so generously along the roads as I have in Texas. It’s wildflower season  and I’m in awe! The Indian Paintbrushes and Bluebonnets are breathtaking.

However, of all the wildflowers I’ve seen, I think my favorites are the Indian Blankets:

Today, we visited the Witte Museum in San Antonio . They had an incredible exhibit about the human body, which beautifully complemented our discussions about the various organs. There were a lot of hands-on stations, as well as computer representations and even a preserved human digestive tract. It was a homeschooler’s paradise!

On the way home, we stopped by a field of glorious flowers so that I could snap a few pictures of the kidlets frolicking amongst the blooms. Yes, they frolicked all on their own, without any encouragement. In fact, as I write this, they are playing in the acres of tall grass outside where we are staying. Here, let me go out and capture the moment for you:

Exploring the country is especially rewarding when you stumble upon natural treasures.

Laura Sherman

My husband and I have been married since 1993 and we have three amazing, talented, bright children! I’m known as Laura the friendly ghostwriter and have written almost twenty books and hundreds of articles. Dan and I are so excited to be able to homeschool Cole, Camille, and Serena on the road and wanted to share our experiences with you.