Brenna was finally able to take out her earrings today. Six weeks is a long time for a six year old! I told her earlier this week that she would be able to wear new earrings soon and her little eyes got huge, her smile even bigger, and she was so excited. So today we went to the mall and I bought her an 'earring tree' and a bunch of earrings to fill it with. When we took out her original ones she cringed a little, anticipating pain, but soon found out that it was not as bad as she expected. She immediately picked out a new pair and I helped her put them on. I think it will be a while before she is able to do it herself. Maybe not - she surprises me a lot. Sometimes I get a kick out the way small things make her so happy. :) To be a kid again...... LOL
So we have a couple camping trips planned for this summer and all three of us are looking very forward to some great outdoor fun. Next month we are going to go with Brendon's mom and step-dad. The plans are still in the making but we are very excited. In August we are going back to central Texas for about 3 or 4 nights of camping at our favorite spot - Garner State Park! I think we would live there if we could! (Secretly, we have contemplated how much money it would take to go camping across Texas and surrounding States for a whole year. LOL If only Brendon's job would be secure for a whole year, I think we just might do it but I don't think that would happen. If only....)
We have such fond memories of last year at Garner and still look at the pictures all the time. I am hoping to get my parents to join us this year. My Mom is the one needing convincing. She's not much of an 'outdoorsy' person. But I think she would have a wonderful time if she just went. (I know you're reding this Mom....) I'd like to plan one more trip - maybe in the fall - to someplace that we have not been to yet. Of course there will be lots of pictures when we get back from them all. I'm so thankful that Brenna likes camping as much as Brendon and I do. It's just so great to get away from the city, cook all your meals outdoors, sleep in a tent and my favorite - no make-up or blow dryer! :) I love the simplicity and of course the relaxation. Something about being outside for three or four days straight just replenishes your soul.
So Brenna is not in karate anymore. After much thought she decided that it just wasn't really for her - at least right now. She did say that maybe when she gets older she would try it again. I really hope so because I think it is a great skill to have. She said that she wanted to get back into gymnastics so I will be looking into that again and signing her up very soon. I have also thought about getting her into an art class.
She is starting swimming lessons next week though! She was supposed to do it last summer but at the time she was still a little afraid of the water. In the last few months she has been dunking her head under water in the bath and seeing how long she can hold her breath and just getting to be much more comfortable with it. She is excited about learning how to swim now. She will be taking private lessons with my Mom's friend who has been teaching swimming for over 20 years. I will try to snap a few pictures of her and post them (IF I remember my camera).
Well nothing else really going on with us. Just enjoying the summer weather as well as praying for rain!!
Here's a picture that Brenna drew that she wanted to share. She is turning into quite the little artist!!
1 comment:
So that's what you were doing at the mall. We parked right next to you, your homeschool sticker gives you away. We can't wait to see Brenna in some new earrings.
Lisa
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