A Little of This, A Little of That

So we were originally planning to go to our Kaya club meeting this afternoon at another homeschool family's home. We are alternating the monthly meetings between the homes of three different families this year. The club is focusing on Kaya (American Girl) of the Nez Perce tribe in 1764. The Tiaras and I will be going quite in depth this year with our Native American studies. I have many stories, autobiographies, History Pockets and other crafts / activities planned for our year.

In preparation for the meeting, the Tiaras both painted a picture of their favorite part of the Kaya story.

Tiara 2 painted Kaya , Kaya's tepee and fire and the skewer that held the salmon while it was cooked over the fire.



Tiara 1 painted the river, 2 salmon jumping out of the river, two tepees and Kaya. And a bright green heart. (Tiara 1 likes loves hearts.)




Each month, the Tiaras will be painting a scene related to that month's story. And those paintings will be stored in these.

Tiara 2's journal:


Tiara 1's journal: (Notice the heart?)



As it turned out, our club meeting was postponed until tomorrow due to one of the kiddos having dental issues. So after school work today, the girls spent the remainder of the day doing more of what they love best...

Our American Girl storage closet....

It's definitely been a week here at our house. Nothing in particular has happened but we have been so busy. I did manage to get a hallway linen closet converted to our American Girls storage area. I removed a few of the lower wire shelves so that the doll clothes would hang properly. I labeled and printed photos of all the doll accessory items that belong in their accessory boxes so that both girls could easily help to maintain some semblance of organization. I kept all of the original doll and clothing boxes so those are stored on the upper shelves and out of the way. The girls collection currently consists of four dolls. We studied Felicity in our American Girl club last year so she was our first purchase. Tiara 1 purchased Nellie with her birthday money last year. For Christmas, they asked for American Girl clothes for their dolls. And when we went to the Kit Kittredge sneak preview last week, we stopped at the American Girl bistro first to purchase Kaya who we are studying this coming year in our American Girl club. And Tiara 1 picked out Kit who she purchased with her saved allowances. So we now have four dolls and the girls have played with them non-stop since I got the AG closet arranged. They now have easy access to all the dolls clothing and accessories and they change those dolls outfits at least one time each day. Here are a few photos of the girls in post-movie bliss....

Kit Kittredge - Here we come!

Well,

The new Kit Kittredge movie is having it's first sneak preview tomorrow and I bought tickets for us to go. The girls knew about it weeks ago when I bought the tickets but they have NO idea that tomorrow is the day. They are aware of July 2nd, the day the movie premieres in the theater but they are unaware that tomorrow is our day to view the movie!

Before the movie, we are going to the AG Bistro to buy a few things. :) We are planning to study Kaya this coming school year so Kaya is on our list of purchases for tomorrow. And Tiara 1 has been wavering between Mia and Kit (since she has the movie coming out). My guess is that Tiara 1 will choose Kit although she might surprise me like she did last time. She intended to purchase Elizabeth (Felicity's best friend) at our last visit to the AG Bistro but instead chose Nellie. And Nellie looks a lot like Kit so she might opt for some doll other than Kit. Who knows? On the other hand, I AM certain that Tiara 2 will choose Kaya. She is determined to have the doll we are studying BEFORE we begin studying her. She chose Felicity last year for that very reason.

So, we will be making a rather large contribution to Mattel tomorrow. But considering how much educational value as well as timeless, classic fun the girls gain, the contribution is well worth it.