Her ultimate goal was a black belt with her name. She’s not finished, though. Now she wants to be part of the Leadership Program. Love this girl.
making fränkische butterplätzchen
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The Girl Scout snack badge says to pick a savory or sweet snack from another country and make it for your friends. She picked Germany, and was disappointed that her butter cookies weren’t very sweet. We are debating whether to add icing.
waiting for her grandparents
They had a late flight. She got to stay up way past her bedtime. One of the coolest things ever for an eight year old. Also, we are still loving this blanket.
last minute christmas jammies
We are at a frustrating time where clothes that fit her in the body are way too short and those that are long enough are too big everywhere else. I have a longer story to tell about a fancy red dress and elf pajamas with only boys on them, but the shorter version is last night she asked me if I would make her some Christmas jammies today.
I really winged it. I had to let my perfectionism go. Also, my serger is awesome. Whipped the pants up between lunch and Christmas Eve mass. Appliquéd the tree on the shirt while she was in the shower. I’ll post better pics and links to helpful tutorials soon.
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!
she questions everything
except this
at least for now
I wonder how much longer the magic will continue.
setting the tree free
She told her dad she’d need help cutting the top of the tree net open. Just barely, though. Not pictured: how short her pajama bottoms are. Last Christmas they were too long. The next size up is huge around the waist. I foresee some tailoring in my future.
the lion song
My daughter had to write a song about an animal or about nature for a Girl Scout badge. She doesn’t really have a tune for it, but insists it’s not a poem.
I think it’s lovely.
I can ride by myself, mama
grandparents survive branson
We might even be able to convince them to go back!
skipping fireworks this year
Hanging out with some acrobats from China instead. (They were awesome!)