The Kassel Family Project Life 365

This is my weekend “to do” list.  It’s long…  Here’s to hoping I can get it all done!

Since Laura began Unit B last year, she brings home her Family Communication Journal, or FCJ, every Friday.  In it, she writes a short letter to either Andy or myself about her week at school.  It has been very interesting to watch her writing change and grow.  Her spelling is improving (thanks to a lot of help from Andy) and we can read nearly every word she writes.  It is a great way to learn writing skills and communicate about your week with your family.

John is officially a Tiger Cub!  His Den was recognized this evening at the Cub Scout Pack meeting for earning their Bobcat badge.  He was very proud to receive his Tiger Cub Immediate Recognition Emblem along with five earned beads.  Great job Den 8 and John!

This is the bedding for the bunk beds along with a matching pet bed for “The Girls” – otherwise known as Laura’s American Girl dolls – that Laura will be receiving for Christmas from Santa Claus.  I wanted to set up the whole thing to take the picture, but the bedding and bunk beds came wrapped with stickers that say “Created with Love by Santa’s Helper for Someone Special”.  I was able to get the bedding out and then put it away easily, but I didn’t want to chance the beds.  It is so beautiful and Laura is going to love it!!!

International Girl’s Day is one of Laura’s favorite Girl Scout events each year.  As with year’s past, she had a great time at the MU Kappa Delta house exploring different cultures.  Laura especially loved her Kappa Delta guide and really enjoyed hanging out with her for two hours.  Laura got to make crafts, have fun in the photo booth, watch a fashion show, eat “yummy” cupcakes, and add stickers for each country to her “passport.”  Laura was sad that the “time went sooooo fast,” and she declared, “I can’t wait until next year!”