Fair Well

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This week at the Voss home the LuLu was in the spotlight, for you see, she had 3 major events.



On Wednesday, the LuLu played in her last basketball game for the season. She ended the season much improved- being more aggressive, playing decent defense, and actually scoring a basket here and there. I think that she will chalk up the first game of the season as her most embarrassing moment, wherein she carried the ball to the opposing teams basket and shot, missing it fortunately, or else it would have been the other teams first score of the game, right before half. Anyway, we realized that there was much to learn, and learn she did!



On Thursday, the LuLu had her science fair. Her project was- Is the 5 second rule really true? Meaning, if you drop a piece of food on the floor and pick it up within 5 seconds is it free of germs and will it be alright to eat?

Derrick and LuLu worked on this together. It was quite the undertaking, but in the end, the 2 completed the project still liking each other, and the LuLu scored 3rd place in the Biology Category for grades 5 and 6. Nice job you two! After receiving her ribbon and the applause, I asked the LuLu if it was worth it, and her reply was "Yes!".


On Friday, the 6th graders held their annual Fair of Nations in the gym for the parents to view. The LuLu had chosen Finland as her country of study. Once again, Derrick assisted, and did a fabulous job! (He is such a great dad!)

I was so glad that LuLu wanted to study the country where her grandmother is from. It was quite the opportunity for the LuLu to learn of her new family's heritage. Her favorite part of learning about Finland was seeing all the pretty pictures of the many lakes. She also enjoyed eating the thin gingersnap cookies that she gave to people who visited her station.

The LuLu was glad to say fairwell to the busy week. It had been an exhausting week for her. It must have been, because today, Saturday, the LuLu was still sleeping at 10:30am in the morning. Or, it could be because she has officially left her childhood stage and is now a tween. Who knows!

Tooth Fairy Visits

Tooth number 9 and tooth number 10 are no longer in the mouth of the MyMy. Number 9 came out on our way home from the LuLu's basketball game. Under the pillow it went, waiting ever so patiently to enter the Tooth-Fairy Kingdom. Apparently it did, because in its place was the amount of $2.00 in coinage.

The MyMy, so pleased, left another note under her pillow the following night saying thank-you and asking for a picture. Well, to the MyMy's dismay, the note went unread and no picture was left. The MyMy sought solace and comfort from the parents since the Tooth-Fairy had inadvertently dished her. The wise and quick thinking father, asked if the MyMy had yelled out her request in the dark, open air, announcing her letter, in which she replied, no.



That night, the note was once again placed under the pillow. An invitation was announced, outside on the porch, for the Tooth-Fairy to come enter the slumbering house, and, leave a picture, of course. No request given to the Tooth-Fairy is impossible! At least, not for this Tooth-Fairy. She, or, should I say He, one will never know, came through with flying colors! (Whew!)



The picture was taken to school. It was shown to the class along with the bright, happy smile on the MyMy's face. The teacher and the students were in awe. The Tooth-Fairy has revealed herself, ever so slightly! Some however, were skeptical, but not to those who truly believe.


Earlier that morning, when the MyMy was eating a bowl of Apple Dapples, tooth number 10 exited the mouth of the MyMy, eagerly set to go and join its friends in the Tooth-Fairy Kingdom. Which meant, another visit from the Tooth-Fairy, another $2.00, another happy and believing girl.


Priceless!

Love Fest

Love has been in the air this weekend at the Voss home. The day started with personalized messages from Derrick on the sidewalk and car, and heart-shaped waffles, pink milk, and a decorated table from Me.



Attention then turned to our yard for some tender loving care. It was a beautiful day in our neighborhood. Blue, sunny skies, weather without wind, around 70 degrees, absolutely perfect. We actually skipped chores for awhile to go on a long and leisurely bike ride. It was fun! A lot of love was given to our yard, and it is looking better. (I can't wait until our landscaping is completely finished.)

Landscaping was cut short due to the MyMy needing some good ole maternal and paternal loving. The MyMy was sweeping out her playhouse when she decided to go down the slide with the broom and the two collided. The broom came out alright, but the MyMy ended up with a swollen, black eye that needed one stitch. Our dear sweet neighbor gave some loving service and stitched the MyMy up at his office.



Today, we are making heart-shaped sugar cookies to give away to those we love and appreciate in our neck of the woods. Our hearts go out to those who don't live close by and please know that we love you too.



Happy Valentines Day!