A Day With Bella

Hi all, Kit here! Long time no blog. Since the rest of the girls were at camp today, Bella and I got to hang out for the afternoon.

"I can't believe you've never ridden a scooter before!" I laughed as I helped Bella get on. 

"I know, I know. I've just never had the opportunity to learn before!" she smiled. 

"Don't worry, I'll be here every step of the way," I assured her.  

"Put your hands there to steer, and then kick off." I said, showing Bella where to put her hands and feet. 

"Thanks!" she replied happily. 

"You're doing it!" I let go of the handlebars after guiding her down the street for some time.

"I'm doing it - I'm doing it!!" Bella squealed. 

In all the excitement, neither one of us noticed where Bella was heading - straight for a rock! 

"Look out!" I yelled, but it was too late. 

Bella crashed to the ground, face-first. 

"Ow." I heard her say. 

"Let me help you up," I said, rushing over. 

"Thanks," Bella replied, dusting herself off. "Now c'mon, help me get back on!"

"The only way for me to learn is to try again!" she laughed as I helped her onto the scooter. 

I was a little surprised, considering scootering isn't typically one of Bella's favorite pastimes, but I admired her determination. By the end of the day, she was nearly a pro! 

We walked back to our house and sat down on the bench, talking and laughing. 

Until next time! :)

-Kit

A Princess in Sneakers

Hello there! It's Bella with some pictures of Lottie. Now, Lottie is a total tomboy, but I made her wear a dress for these pictures. However I couldn't get her out of her sneakers…

See? 

I think she looks so serene in this photo… 

Aww… 

Oops.

Hey, cool!

Well, that's all for now… Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. You aren't POSTING this, are you? Well, I was planning on--nonononononono, you can't do that to me. I was wearing a DRESS. I haven't had any pictures on this blog yet, and THIS is the best you come up with?? I actually think you look kind of cuteSTOP IT RIGHT THERE MISSY! Promise me you won't post this. Lottie, this is crazy. Promise! *crosses fingers behind back* OK. Good. I'm late for soccer practice, so see you later. OK, bye! 

Is she gone? Good. Hope you enjoy the pictures! 

-Bella

Making Valentines

This morning I found Bella sitting at the table with our arts and crafts supplies spread out around her.

"Hey Bella, what are you making?" I asked.

"Well, Valentine's Day is coming up, and I thought it would be nice to make some cards." she responded, busy at work. 

"Cool. Do you mind if I join you?"

"No, I'd love it."

So I picked up a few cards and started writing. 

"Do you mind if I make this one? I think Ms. Williams, our teacher, should get one. She always reads us the best stories in English." I said, opening the card.

"Not at all." Bella responded. 

"Oh, I have a great idea! You love to draw, so how about you make a picture of one of the stories she read us." I exclaimed. 

"That's a good idea." Bella agreed, picking up some paper. "I'll draw Black Beauty, the horse, 'cause we just finished that book."

While she drew I wrote Ms. Williams a note and began decorating a card for our friend, Scarlett.

"I finished!" Bella showed me her drawing. 

"Wow, that's amazing!"

"I just finished a card too." I said, folding mine over.

"Well, let's get these cards in the mail so people can get them in time." Bella slid her picture and Ms. Williams' card in a red envelope.

So I stuck Scarlett's card in an envelope and sealed it with some fun washi tape.

"Can you help me put away the supplies?" Bella asked, producing our craft box.

"Sure." I dropped in some of the leftover cards. 

"Well, do you want to get some lunch? I'm starved." she pushed her chair under the table.

"Sound's good to me."

Have you made Valentines yet?