This was a true foray into parenting a soon-to-be 3 year old, a fair that is all about arts and crafts. Nevada City, known for its' progressive politics, community focus and artistry puts on this annual children's fair. Nestled in the trees with a creek flowing through the middle, it was a joyful way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Jasmine showed off her preschool talents by embarking on every activity that she could, enlightening me to some of her lesser known skills. Like gluing things to paper with large bowls of glitter to sprinkle all over the top like powdered sugar. Not
exactly something I've embraced on the home front. I'm all about glitter--after it's dried and brought home from school.
Jasmine is examining her handiwork in the form of a crown.
The added bonus to this day? We got to check in on my friend Lynn and her 4 kids from China. I wish terribly I had taken a few pictures. Jasmine was literally awestruck by Lynn's family. We haven't seen them in about a year, and that was 11 1/2 months too long. Before and after the fair, we hung out with this amazing family and when we left she was wearing hand-me-down jammies and had a bagful of donated toys from the 3 girls. They had given her things that they had watched her play with, even things out of Kate's special treasure box. We will definitely be making more of an effort to be with them in the future!
Jasmine showed off her preschool talents by embarking on every activity that she could, enlightening me to some of her lesser known skills. Like gluing things to paper with large bowls of glitter to sprinkle all over the top like powdered sugar. Not exactly something I've embraced on the home front. I'm all about glitter--after it's dried and brought home from school.
Jasmine is examining her handiwork in the form of a crown.
The added bonus to this day? We got to check in on my friend Lynn and her 4 kids from China. I wish terribly I had taken a few pictures. Jasmine was literally awestruck by Lynn's family. We haven't seen them in about a year, and that was 11 1/2 months too long. Before and after the fair, we hung out with this amazing family and when we left she was wearing hand-me-down jammies and had a bagful of donated toys from the 3 girls. They had given her things that they had watched her play with, even things out of Kate's special treasure box. We will definitely be making more of an effort to be with them in the future!
4 comments:
I hear you on the glitter:) Sounds like a terrific day.
We had a blast with the two of you, too. Love how verbal Jasmine has become, and the singing! Too cute! Thanks so much for making the drive up here- can't wait to see you again in a few weeks.
Very cool event - in particular with a Renaissance flair! We have a 4 weekend Renaissance Festival locally every fall - it's a once a year must see - conplete with many characters....just a hoot!
hugs - aus and co.
Wish I'd known you were up here visiting. Maybe I could have crashed your reunion with Lynn.
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