Daisies

Sara has enjoyed being a Daisy this year.  It took her troop a while to get up and running, so they missed cookie sales, but she's loved the other activities.  Her troop is made up mostly of other 1st graders from her school, as well as a few girls who attend private schools in the area.

 Last weekend the troop planted a tree at a Habitat for Humanity home.  By "planted" I mean they threw some dirt around the tree once it was in the ground.  Still, it was an important experience for the girls. 

 Another important event included bringing frames they made to an assisted living/memory care center.  I told my mom that I realized upon our arrival that Sara wasn't really prepared for the condition of the residents.  I think she was expecting grandmas and grandpas like the ones she knows ... she did tell me she was a little scared at first.  I can understand that.  She warmed up to the residents, though, and I think the experience was impactful.

Last week the girls had their bridging ceremony to Brownies.  Sara was so excited about her new vest!  I'm thankful for the moms who volunteer their time to lead the troop, and I'm excited to see what other opportunities present themselves to Sara and her friends through Girl Scouts.