Dream big!

Siobhan has always had a sense for fashion. Just look through her pictures and you will see a variety of self selected outfits that show her.... Individualism. Lately she has been telling me that she wants to design dance costumes when she is older. I can totally see it!

Yesterday she came out with some fabric that her godmother Julie had given to her. She had a plan to turn that fabric into a dress. While I am sure she could piece it together in her head, I do not have the skill set necessary to help her.

Thankfully we have talented friends! The wonderful and talented Sarah helped Siobhan turn her vision into a reality! What a powerful thing to have your dreams come true! Siobhan was in her element. Needless to say I am sure we will be seeing more with Sarah. There may even need to be a sewing machine in Siobhan's future!

Practicing some straight lines on the machine.

Sewing the hem on her skirt!

The hem is done!

Button hole!

And the finished product!

I can see how exciting it was for her to have an idea turn into reality.

What a cute skirt!

Thanks Sarah for helping siobhan with her dreams! It was an amazing experience for her!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Applause academy!

At the start of the week siobhan began a new camp. She was so anxious about this that she had trouble sleeping. However she ended up having just the best time! She was all smiles this afternoon and I am so proud of her!

Her camp was a theater camp here in chelmsford. She played little bo peep.

 

 

Here's to trying new things.

 

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Museum of science

Yes. Everyone was right; it was CRAZY crowded. But I was working from home and trying to manage a lot going on, so yesterday was when we went to the museum of science. We bought a membership so the good thing was we felt like we could spend our time at things without worrying that we would miss other things. We can come back whenever.

Given the crowds we opted to do some more out of the way exhibits. That was cool. We saw the animals of New England, and spent a long time at the alternative energy exhibit, which has a lot of hands on activities. The kids also tried their hands ar building an extreme trampoline. It was a fun trip.

 

Testing out the best location for solar panels.

Collecting solar energy

The big guy all dressed for Monday's marathon!

Building their trampolines

Getting ready to test how high a golf ball will bounce on the trampoline! The record for the day was 82cm. We had: 47, 24, and 10 I think.

 

Aisling's trampoline.

 

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Play ball!

Siobhan has a hard time with new things. She sometimes opts not to try new things that I am sure she will enjoy because she. Just. Can't.

A few weeks ago out of the blue she said she wanted to play baseball. Could it be? Siobhan wanting to try something new? Forget the crimp this would make in our schedule; forget the financial concerns with a new activity; forget the fact that we are not a baseball family... SIOBHAN WANTS TO TRY SOMETHING NEW!!!

Celebrations were had. Baseball pants and balls were purchased and gloves were found.

On the big day she woke up thrilled! "Today is baseball day!" She exclaimed!

Then we arrived at the field.

Tears.

She wanted to leave. I reminded her of that very morning and how excited she had been. She decided to try. She went over and tossed the ball around. She even smiled. A little.

Then they transitioned to a new activity.

She walked off the field in tears.

But then she walked right back on and tried again.

Turned out: she loved it! She had a blast.

It also turned out that she was blessed with a wonderful and understanding set of coaches who clearly loved having her there.

The season could have ended the day it started and I would have considered it a win. I'm so proud of that girl.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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St Patrick's day!

St. Patrick's day is a fun day in our home. We celebrate by making leprechaun traps! They have been doing this for years and continue to try to improve their traps. This year the girls decided not to use a box. They've used boxes forever and the leprechauns always find a way out. They surmised that perhaps the box would warn him of a trap. 

This year they decided on a big picture with pots of gold. The gold was wet paint. They hoped the leprechaun would get stuck. 

Connor had homework to do. I guess he's outgrown the trap making.

The girls left out their trap. 

In the morning the girls were thrilled to find glitter everywhere. 

The leprechaun made a mess for sure!

He seems to have left his hat behind!

And he left some goodies for the kids! 

The leprechaun also turned water on the house green, and the kids wore green accessories to school. All in all a good day. :)

Super Siobhan!

Siobhan went to a super hero party today with her fellow Girl Scout. She had a blast.  So many fun activities. 

First, of course, she needed her superhero costume (which she decorated herself). She also picked a super power (flying) and a superhero name (bluebird). 

Next there was practice in web throwing. 

Snack eating of course. 

They had a search for their cube of power. 

Cupcakes were eaten. :)

Photo booth pictures were taken. :)

A great super hero birthday for a great girl. Happy birthday!!