Authors' Tea (Photo Friday)

 Happy Friday!  LOTS of photos to share today, so I'm just going to jump right in with the pictures and captions...

I drove down and back yesterday for Kyndal Faith's first grade class Authors' Tea event!  Very worth the long drive, especially after my post-it invite card! =)

They had some really cute book-themed banners set up... Rach helped make this one, and we got a mother-daughter pic in front of it!

Dylan and Kyndal are fun friends and always cute together!

Mrs. Crabb's class... they had the two classes staggered for COVID reasons, and I was thankful K's class went first!

Another cute sign that we needed a picture with. =)

About My Friends and Family, Written and Illustrated by Kyndal Parrish ❤

She did really well presenting her book and said she didn't feel nervous.  This is a posed candid after the fact. lol

Preshface.

They all dedicated their books to someone... I liked this one to a friend who was like a brother.  And another kid dedicated his "To my cousin Jacob because he's my cousin." lolol  I love how matter of fact kids can be. 

Miss K between two boys who are big fans of her - one who has a crush on her now, and the other did last year... it's a lot of cuteness!  Side note: The boy in plaid leaned way in and put his head on her shoulder when Mom came to take this pic, and Kyndal spoke right up and told him not to lean on her... and for a million reasons that will matter more later in life, I love that she felt free and empowered to say that clearly when someone was in her space in a way she wasn't comfortable with! ❤ Kindness should never equal a lack of boundaries or inability to speak up for themselves, but it's often taught that way for young girls.  Anyway, as life moves forward, I hope she holds onto this confidence.

Meet the Authors... yes, please!

A pic with Rach just before the event began.

I made it into the story... she said the word Lindsey while reading it, but I think it's cute that my label in her drawing just says "Aunt." lol

Kyndal's dedication ❤

It was a fun event with lots of riveting stories.  ;-)  The way first graders write is pretty fantastic and entertaining.  I like that CHA does this now... I like that the kids get to view themselves as authors from such a young age!  

And in other news, I got to meet Oreo yesterday!  She is "Jace's" dog, but she lives with my parents. lol  How adorable is she!?

Soooo little. ❤

I'm super impressed by the fact that she hasn't had any accidents in their house through the past week.  That's crazy and was definitely not the case with the best girlfranz.

Reagan's not entirely sure about her yet, but it's kinda hilarious to watch Oreo pounce around trying to play while Reagan tries to avoid her!  I'm hoping they'll become friends soon.

She thought my necklace was a fun chew toy. =)

My final pics for today = this project for Carter's book... Mom really went all out for this one!! lol  It's always a bit ridiculous to me when they assign homework that the kids cannot possibly complete without parental help, but whatever.

I mean, this is next level.

There are 11 cards with different locations in the ship's journey... and each one is closed with hidden magnets and opens to explain the conflict and resolution in that part of the story.  SO INTENSE. lol

Okay, that's all I've got for today.  The Author's Tea + meeting Oreo + The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.  A lot happened in the 5 hours I was in OKC yesterday. lol

Hope you have a fantastic weekend ahead! ❤