Facepainting

Not sure which is more amazing: that Winnie did this or that Seth (& I) let her! 

Make It Monday: Scarecrows

Gifts from the Tooth Fairy

The tooth fairy came again for one of Kit's teeth. Surprisingly, Winnie found some change and attributed it to brushing well.

October 14

Make It Monday: BF Necklaces

I am delighted when the girls come up with their own crafts. On Sunday morning, they created these "Best Friend Necklaces" that include the letters K & W as well as dog tags from VBS. They have vowed to always wear these except when sleeping or showering so that the other will be reminded "we are always together."

Birthday & Wedding

On Saturday, we celebrated Doc's birthday at lunch before heading to Bellville for Josh and Leah's wedding at the lovely Deer Ridge Golf Club. We all had a fun time, and guests even sang to Seth. Blessings to the happy couple!

Bridging Ceremony

The girls "bridged" to their new levels in Girl Scouts. Winnie is an official Daisy, and Kit is now a Brownie. What a beautiful morning to spend at Gallant Woods Preserve! The girls loved the nature scavenger hunt.

Crazy Hair Day

The girls participated in crazy hair day at school to support an organization that helps homeless individuals.

Combo Jazz/Hip Hop Class

This year the girls are dancing together in a combination jazz/hip hop class. At the first dance observation night, it was apparent that Winnie is doing just fine with the older girls. This is her first academy-level class, and she and Kit are enjoying doing it together.

Camping with the Jumps

We had lots of fun with the Jumps at the Cross Creek Camping Resort on Saturday and Sunday. The children learned to play ga ga ball, and Kit and Winnie cut out a sewing pattern with Grandma Teri. They also got a hair tutorial from Aunt Kara!

Friday Surprises

On Friday, I received two surprises. First, I received the Director's Gold Coin of Excellence from Harvey and Linda at our leadership retreat. Then, I came home (late) to a house full of girls - 8 in total. Doc said they just kept showing up!

Winnie's Twinnie

It's like having another daughter!

Sunday Fun

We had lots of outdoor fun on Sunday. Along with the neighbors, we went to Westerville's Cops & Kids Day. Then, we headed home to host "Winnie's Pretend Birthday Party" that Kit had been working on since Thursday. Our evening was spent on the water at Alum Creek with Grandpa and Grandma Lovie.

Cousins' Camping 2016

We had an awesome cousins' camping trip at Indian Lake State Park (C30 and 31). This year's gathering included a baby shower for Michelle and Joe. We're so happy that their baby boy will be coming soon. Speaking of baby boys, this was Baylor's first trip. 

A few additional highlights: Friday night was surprisingly cold and windy. Winnie started to get the hang of riding Kit's bike - no training wheels! Kit and Kim wrote "The Mommy Daughter Book of Camping." The children discovered a water fountain that shot water over their heads, down to the ground. Somehow I didn't end up with a picture, but Zech's dog Simba was so cute poking his head out of the tent.  Once again, the Ring of Fire was a hit, even with less lanterns (but maybe that's because we arrived a little late!).

Winnie's Twin

So it turns out Winnie has a twin, and she lives right around the corner! This is 4-year-old Sarah. The girls are excited to have discovered each other but have been a little shy.