Girls Night

One of these days I'm going to do a well-documented post all about Father and Son's camp out. Unfortunately, this is not that day. The routine for the past several years has been to get the boys all packed up to take off with  Sam for Father and Son's while I stay home with the girl(s)...and the camera. One of these times I'll have to send (and trust) him with the boys and the camera. Until then, we will have well-documented girls' night, or what Ruby refers to as "girls to girls to girls Night"

We always have a good time, but the girls are always a little reluctant to let their favorite boys leave.

Saying goodbye

Ruby wasn't too keen on being left out (she never is). Fortunately, painting wooden butterflies changed her tune. She was so careful and thoughtful as she selected the color schemes.

The butterfly painting was a little advanced for Harlow, so we decided to do finger paints as well.

It started so well...

...but before long she had me thinking that maybe finger paints might have been a little too advanced as well.

Or maybe just a little too messy. Allowing her to climb out of her high chair was definitely a step in the wrong direction. She was a total disaster by the end of it. Thankfully, these "washable" finger paints were actually washable.

Ruby was amazingly patient with Harlow which is especially amazing considering patience has not been one of Ruby's strong suits.

After our painting escapades Harlow took a quick bath in the kitchen sink (one of her most favorite things) and got a little parachute action before getting ready for bed. What baby can resist a parachute?

Ruby was even so kind as to snap a picture. I love when my kids want to be the photographer. It makes me feel like they notice all the pictures I take of them and recognize them as something important.

It was a great night, but in the morning we were definitely ready for our boys to be back. Next year I'll make sure we have even coverage of events because I know the boys have such a great time too.