Arranging flowers

I heard about a super cute little event at our local Connell's flower shop and Amara was excited to sign up for it. It's part of their kids club, and it was cleverly based around a canned food drive.  We signed up, grabbed a few cans from the pantry, and headed out for some mommy-bean time on Saturday morning.

When we got there, our buddy Melissa got us started right away! She gave Amara a can to use as a vase, put some floral foam in, water, and gave Amara some clippers.  (she did surprisingly well, but those things are S H A R P, so I held my breath with each snip!)  She picked out a lovely variety of bright colors, cut them in varying lengths and jammed them right in without hesitation. 

After finishing her first so quickly, she politiely asked for any 'red flowers,' and in a blink--Melissa returned with a bunch of carnations for her. She was so smitten!  She got to work right away trimming and pulling leaves to make her 2nd arrangement.  She took a short break to color a sheet or two, then announced she was done.

On the way to check out, she spotted some stuffed animals, where she picked out 2 small bears, one for her and one for sis--who can refuse that?? 

She turned down the offer for a summer job to Melissa, we boxed up our arrangements and we headed home.  I got this posed shot of Amara with our 3 arrangements (sadly, Eric could BARELY tell which one was mind :(   )  We had such a fun time and I can't wait till the next event, she was so sweet and really enjoyed herself.