Keeley's Postcard to Grandma

I just couldn't resist scanning this in to show you but to also keep a record of it forever. Keeley is just so precious!

Keeley talking to Daddy 2/9/09

I took this pic of Keeley talking to you last night because she was being so goofy. She had her other phone to call her imaginary friends and she was acting like she was talking on both. She is so crazy!

Back to 2006...OR Coast

I just found these pics on my pc and it really took me back to her sweet baby face. I think this was in September of 2006 and she ended up with a sunburn because I didn't think to take sunscreen. Her expressions are priceless. She was terrified of the birds, loved being buried, and gullible enough to do the karate kid pose for me. Lastly, she was pooped!

Keeley's Creations thanks to Grandma

Keeley had so much fun making jewelry from the bead kit Grandma got her. I let her use some of my extra beads as well and so far she has made a necklace and two bracelets. Ta dah!!!

Back bend and something else...

Girl Scouts - As You Wish

The girls went to As You Wish on Saturday to earn their Ceramics badge. They also got a decorative As You Wish badge to put on the back of their sash:

This is the first thing Keeley wanted to do with her clay was pound it with her elbow! The girls were encouraged to play with the clay in order to understand the consistency. They were allowed to pound it, tear it, knead it, or form it in whatever fashion they wanted to.

Then, they were instructed to make a ball with the clay. Not just any ball, but a perfect ball, with no cracks or spaces. It needed to be perfectly smooth. They had bowls of water to use to keep the clay soft and pliable. It didn't take long for the paper to get wet and messy, as well as the girls' hands!

Once they had the perfect ball, they were instructed how to make a Pinch Pot. They basically "pinched" their fingers and then poked a whole in the ball. This made an indent in the clay with the sides up around it making the pot.

Time to make a cup. They started by making a snake. Once their snake was perfect, not too long and not too short, they made the base to their cup.

Keeley wrapping the snake's "coil" around the base to make it into a cup.

Now smoothing out the cracks with water.

Ta dah!