Make the World a Better Place

Maddy was working on a Girl Scout petal today. She had to re-enact a story from her book and this is what she came up with.

There's a part at the end that is a little hard to hear about what the puppets can do to make a difference. Maddy was rolling around on the floor for this bit, so she gets a little too far away from the microphone. She says that they should go home and make a sign about no paper bags and no juice boxes... and no paper bags. The idea from the story is that the girls encourage people to use reusable stuff instead of just things that can be thrown away.

She did pretty good though.

Maddy's Birthday

Alright, Ash took all the good pictures today, but I got this one! Tonight after everyone had left, Maddy, Ash, and I all got out our coloring books and colored with Maddy's new art supplies.

A lovely end to a lovely day.

Color Wheel

We are moving on to painting in art class this year. We started with color wheels.

The circles reminded Maddy of planets, so she decided to paint a picture for Leif's birthday tomorrow of planets in space.
 

I think he'll like it.

Three Kings Day with the boys

Tonight we went over to Carolyn and Scott's house to celebrate Three Kings Day. I do not know much about this holiday other than it symbolizes the end of the Christmas season and there's a yummy cake with a baby figure hidden in it. Whoever gets the piece with the baby has good luck for the rest of the year and gets to be the king for a day. They also have to help make the cake next year.

The "baby" turned up pretty quick this year...

In Sven's piece. He was delighted to be king. Scott made him a crown.

The other kids were a little disappointed, but at least they still got cake.

Carolyn made Sven a better crown and he is looking forward to being king at home tomorrow!

Maybe next year Maddy.