Lots has happened since my last post.... unfortunately though since I wasn't blogging, I wasn't taking pictures. That is the very best thing about blogging... you actually take pictures!! I have a few photos from the last month but not a whole lot of time right now, so maybe I'll save them for my next post. Today I wanted to tell you all about Madison's book club that she and a friend have been working so hard on. The guest list.... the invitations.... ordering books.... phone calls, phone calls, phone calls, texts, texts, texts..... did I say phone calls?? I mean ALOT of phone calls! It's amazing how many times two 10 year old girls can talk on the phone about a book club. They've had fun though and have definitely learned a little about compromise.
So yesterday was the first official meeting of the H & M Bookclub.... named for Hannah & Madison, of course. About 10 girls were invited and between sicknesses and science clubs and all the other things, I think they had about 8 participate. They were super excited to get it all started. About 3 hours before the party I got that wild hair I get sometimes (OK, alot)..... and I decided to make some decorations for the meeting to spruce things up a bit. I ran to Walmart, picked up a few snacks and tried to jazz them up a little.... yes, in a very short period of time. That's OK, I seem to work a little better under pressure. It was fun and definitely worth it seeing Madison's face when she came in after school.
the tablescape....
Walmart special $2.50 cupcakes with a little personalization
and the close up....
Red kool-aid with a little ribbon added.... that's a real treat in my house..... my kids NEVER get red kool-aid!
another Walmart special..... but they matched.... quick & cute
little cup wrappers
teacup chex mix with a few valentines m&m's thrown in....
yum! yum!
Madison was so excited to see her club name in print
And another view
And I had to take a picture of this.... Madison actually letting her little sister participate! Macy got the job of pulling the book ideas for the club out of the hat.... uh, box
Let's dig in!
Silly girls!
And a celebratory jump for a job well done. Great work girls!!
