This-and-That

Lily made it all the way across the monkey bars at school for the first time this year, and she was thrilled. 

 We went on a Field Trip to the Discovery Museum at the end of the year, and they loved all of the exhibits.  They were being silly gooses while posing together acting like the dinosaur was about to eat them!

 Then, we took Lily on a shopping trip for her birthday- which was exactly what she wanted to do- and she spent some birthday money and gift cards at Claire's and Old Navy.  She also chose to go to the mall and Toys R Us.  She loves to shop!

I want to go to Hawaii!

Lily's Summer Journal

Lily loves to research things on the internet, so we decided to make a journal this summer of all of the topics that interest her.  She chose Germany first, and she wanted to learn more about the foods they eat.  She said she loves Mama's Summer School!!

End-Of-The-Year Activities

 It is the end of First Grade, and as usual, it seems that we are busier than ever!  I made sure to take lots of pictures during our activities.  Lily is hanging out with her two best friends, Heidi and Teodora.

 We had our annual Mink March a few weeks ago...

 Then the following day, we had our Field Day.  Lily got to be part of the Tug of War team...

 They had fun just sitting around waiting for the next event.

 Carlie Ann is another one of Lily's best friends.  She actually told Baba that Carlie Ann was probably her best friend because they had never argued!  I thought that was pretty smart!

 Lily still loves to run, so she ran in a few events...and she won both of them.

 She also participated in the Obstacle Course race.  She really enjoyed Field Day!

Happy Birthday, my Lily!

 Happy 6th Birthday to our little Princess!  

Grotto Falls

 We took Lily hiking this weekend for the very first time.  She had been begging to go for months just wondering what it would be like.  So, for an early birthday present, we decided to give into her wish.  She absolutely loved it, and she had so much energy during the climb up and the climb back down.  She was ready to go again as soon as we were finished.

 Her favorite parts were looking at everything she could see, climbing over the rocks in the creeks to get to the other side of the trail, and touching the freezing cold water while standing behind the falls. 

 She was amazed by God's creations, and she gave Him full credit for the beauty that surrounded her.  Somehow I imagine this is the first hiking experience of many more to come!

The Ponytail

To say that Lily loves her long hair is an understatement.  But there is one thing that she loves even more than her long hair- and that is the Ponytail.  I must say that I do love it, too!  Mrs. Alice got her some super cute hair thingys with these ribbons and sparkles hanging down.  So, this has been her new-do for the week.