Before the big Birthday, Cienna's Junior Girl Scout troop, joined with many other volunteers, planted trees in the parkways around the neighborhood for a city improvement organization. We can't wait to see them continue to grow.
Then it happened, our little baby turned double digits. She is such an amazing person and we couldn't be more proud of her and everything that she is. She had chosen over half a year ago to do a "color run" for her birthday party. They of course didn't have a local run planned in January, so we had to make our own. It was such a great time. We set up an 8 course obstacle at a nearby park and had so many parents volunteer to spray color all over the kiddos. The parents and kids were all fantastic guests and really got into it. Cienna was very happy to be around so many of her friends!
Then again the teeth began falling out. One for each of the girls this month. They also had auditions for the school play, Snow White. They both got the part they asked for. Cienna is the Evil Queen, and Kaylee is the Snow Fairy.. and an extra part as a Royal Subject. It is Kaylee's first chance to be in the school play and is quite excited, and it is still one of Cienna's favorite parts of the school year.
Mommy got to join Cienna on her class field trip to the local Community College, she even got put to work as one of the nursing students didn't make it. That weekend we were joined by Porter's best buddy Lula, and Girl Scout cookie sales were under way. The first pick-up and distribution of the troops cookies is always crazy. But no selling till the next day : ) The girls were on it first thing, going around the neighborhood on a beautiful day.
The following week Kaylee got to go to the Science Center for a field trip and then learn to crochet with the rest of her Brownie Troop. They also had their first Talent Show practice which is a dance to "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun". Mommy is again in charge of Cienna's Junior Girl Scout Troop's talent show routine. We also had our first practice which was a brain storming session to advance Daddy's amazing idea of an Internet of Things (IoT) skit. So far both acts are turning out to be great. Both girls are also practicing a second act. Kaylee's is with some friends for one of the local high school girls senior project, and Cienna's is with her 4th grade class.
That weekend Mommy and Daddy went to help celebrate Kristen's 40th birthday. We had a great high school neighbor come by to stay with the kids as they slept. She came early with her brother and we all played a game together before bedtime. It was fun hanging out with some great friends. The next day the girls had a gymnastics meet in Pasadena which happens to be where one of Mommy's ex-coworkers, Brian, lives. We decided to go early for lunch, since their meet didn't start till around 2, and met up with Brian and his kids. It was nice to fit in some time with them. The girls did so wonderful and had a great time at their meet. Kaylee even got the Heart of the Champions award which only 3 of the MANY level 3's earned for encouragement, leadership, and determination which is recognized by the judges.
We had many successful cookie booths throughout the rest of the month and more trips around the neighborhood. Valentines Day was full of sugar. First from school, then a pretty awesome gymnastics Valentines Day party. Lots of work making treats for so many wonderful friends, but good times were had by all. The last Girl Scout event of the month was for Cienna who watched the movie "Wonder" with her troop, who had each been given the book to read prior. She had a "wonderful" time, but did say she cried a little when the .... won't spoil it part happened. Meanwhile, Mommy, Daddy, and Kaylee spent some quality time building things and hanging out!
Until next month, when they are even older then they are now, enjoy the pictures.
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Wow, you are all so amazing. Love you so much. Grammy
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