I fulfilled two big summer requests today for my ladies. Art and basketball. Although I enjoy both, teaching them these skills does not come naturally to me (I can play a mean game of HORSE or PIG, but true basketball chops are not in my repertoire). 

The girls went to Whimsy with their allowance carefully placed in their purses to buy themselves snacks. I love that they get up every morning and get themselves ready, clean their rooms and complete their chores. They earn a dollar a day for completing their entire chore chart. They don’t always earn their allowance (I’m pretty strict about those chores), but when they do, they are so excited to save that cash and spend it on special occasions likes treats at a painting class. Annabelle informed me that Skittles taste so much better when you buys them yourself and she is generous with her money and bought her sister extra treats too. I am proud of the character that we are developing and growing and nurturing this summer. 

Each of the girls painted their very own giraffes and had a fabulous time!

After a busy morning of painting, Annabelle went to basketball camp. This was a four day camp at the high school near our house. It was run by the high school girls and their coach. Annabelle LOVED it. She thought the girls were so very, very cool and learned so much. It’s been fun watching her become so passionate about basketball and she’s working hard to master these new skills. 

While Annabelle was at camp Gwyneth worked on her sharpie tie dye shirts. She has been quite obsessed with these too. She really does love all things artsy and crafty. 

Annabelle was so tired after a busy day she barely had enough energy to finish up her shirt. That’s a lot of dots though…kinda makes me dizzy!