Girls

I am so grateful that I have both boys and girls. I think there are amazing things about both genders. Funny, growing up I had friends of both genders, but I often felt like it was easier to get along with guys. Now I work hard on having strong girlfriend relationships. There are just so many things that guys just don't understand...

I am trying to teach my girls to build their relationships with girls.  For Julianne, friendships come easily. She will call, write, encourage, etc. Victoria has more of a challenge, but she is constantly improving. 

Once a year we have a statewide church service in Richmond. I love going because I see so many friends that I don't see very often. The kids and I make many friends during the summer, while we are at camp.  Our statewide service provides the opportunity to see our friends from camp. I encouraged my girls to sit with their friends. I would like to see these relationships develop into strong best friend type of relationships over the next few years. 

Here are a few pictures from the weekend of the Statewide Service...

Lauren Westbrook and I.  She was the nurse and I was the nurse assistant at teen camp. What a wonderful woman of God!

Victoria sat with most of the girls that were in her cabin at camp. Many of the girls live in NOVA. I think she was surprised when I told her I would drive her up to spend time with them.

Julianne with her friends at the statewide service. They sat in front of us. It was difficult for them to sit for so long, but it was fun to watch them work together to behave.

Princess Tea and lesson at the Walker's house for the preteen girls.  The lesson was on friendship.

Vanessa and Julianne

Brielle and Victoria...they have been friends since they were toddlers. I will have to see if I can find a picture of them together when they were little.