Kid crafted Valentine's Day boxes

After much thought and research, the girls made these Valentine's boxes all on their own.  Aubrie went with the old-school rubics cube.  Elliana went with a cute little Valentine puppy. We were proud of them, but they were discouraged when they went to school to find their peers' Pinterest-perfect over-the-top V-day boxes. It's a different world than the one I grew up in. I love Aubrie's mouth (she made out of a letter "D" sticker) and Ellie's little heart over the puppy's eye.

Jack and the Beanstalk

For the past several years, Aubrie has dreamed of the day that she could have a big speaking part in the week-long school theater experience. This year she finally achieved her goal and was chosen for a fun speaking part in a goofy adaptation of Jack and the Beanstalk.  

Aubrie was chosen for her gymnastic skills to be a "circus clown" and her best buddy, Alexa was chosen as Jack's sister. They were selected for their parts on Monday, learned their parts in a few days, and performed it live on Friday and Saturday.

Aubrie didn't get a whole lot of sleep this week, but that didn't matter.  The excitement of the week pulled her through for a memorable performance -- which probably won't be her last.