June 21, 2007

  • Movin' On Up!

    Okay, as promised here are some photos of recent events. First, Megan's Girl Scout bridging from Brownies to Juniors (the brown uniform up to the green one, for those not in the know.) The bridging was held on a Sunday afternoon, at a local park, the weather was great and we had a nice potluck BBQ afterwards.

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    Megan putting on her new vest

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    Ready for new adventures

    Then, later that week, Becca had her 5th grade promotion. It was so cute, all the girls were taller than the boys, they are at that age. Almost all the girls wore dresses and really looked nice. The school principal asked the boys to give a thumbs up if they thought the girls looked good and the boys sat there, like deer in headlights. Finally, a couple meekly held up their thumbs and we all laughed. The principal said, "I can promise you will be much more excited about girls in a couple years." The theme, as you might guess, was Hawaiian Paradise.

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    Becca getting her certificate from the principal

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    Becca and two of her friends

    After the ceremony the 5th graders headed over to The Wave, a local waterpark and spent the day having a lot of fun. Then, for the last day of school, the kids went bowling in the morning and came back that afternoon for a luau and games.

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    Becca at her luau, with her friends. (That is Josh in the back right corner, in orange. Becca's guy friend who is just a friend and nothing else and don't think otherwise!)

    So now, we are full swing into summer and I am adjusting to the girls being home all day. Late this summer, we will be going to visit Williamsburg, VA, so I am planning some fun activities tied into learning about Colonial America. I plan to dip candles with the girls, make tin punch lanterns, sew quilted pillows and learn now to naturally dye yarn. I also hope to sew a colonial dress for each girl to take on the trip and wear in Williamsburg. My mom made me a colonial dress in 1976 for the bicentennial when I was around Becca's age and I always like that. I am hoping this will be special for the girls as well, both now and years later. So stay tuned for updates on our adventures.

Comments (6)

  • Great pics!   :)   Becca's not like my niece, apparently, who has no problem declaring her boyfriends on a weekly basis.   :)   (She's been boy crazy since she popped outta the womb, no lie.)

    Colonial Williamsburg!  That'd be cool.  I wouldn't mind seeing that some day.  I like history so that kinda stuff is right up my alley.  I'll be looking forward to pics!

  • When I was little we lived in VA for 7 years.  Williamsburg was a school field trip.  Have sooooo much fun and try the gingerbread!!!!!!!!
    -M

  • Congratulations!  Onward, ever upward!

    I don't suppose they served kalua pork or poi at the luau, did they?

  • I love the pictures.  This is the first I have heard of Josh.  Becca is at such an awkward age, isn't she?  Half little girl and half teenaer. 

    Did I give you the colonial costume that I made for you?  If not I will check and see if it is in the ceder chest.  I will also try to remember to send you a book I have on the historic buildings in Williamsburg.  It would be helpbul to read it a little before you go.  I found it hard to carry it around and try to read it as I was looking at everything. 

    Love, Mom

    PS It is supposed to rain today, so no Holiday World today.  Maybe tomorrow.

  • Sounds like you have a fun summer planned. I would love to take a vaction to Colonial Williamsburg.

  • WOW!  Moving up from Brownies to Girl Scouts, how cool!  I never went to Girl Scouts but still have fond memories of Brownies.  Awesome pics, thanks for sharing!

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