New Friends, new experiences

We were so cold on Tuesday when we ventured out, that we've decided to stay indoors for the past two days.  So today we waited excitedly, for my God-daughter and her sister to join us for tea.  Lutaaya was so excited, she even offered to help tidy the house before their arrival.  We have found that moving from living with 20+ other children, to suddenly being on her own, has affected her and she missed the company.  This seemed the perfect opportunity to give her some social time with people around her own age. 

They have loved their evening.  They started with some drawings and crafts.  This became even more fun when the cat decided the cords were for her.  The kids were quick to then turn the tables and chase the poor cat to make her the game!

The girls played happily together as Gypsy decided she wanted part of the action

Poor Gypsy - maybe took on too much to handle?

Run Gypsy, Run!

Once the cords activity was cleaned up and tea had been eaten, we decided to have a treat and make cookies.  Lutaaya wasn't too sure whether or not she'd enjoy being messed up with dough, but copying the girls, she managed just fine.  She loved laughing at everything, who was brave enough to taste the mixture, who made the most mess?  So many new things to experience in her first cooking activity.  It was wonderful to watch the three girls get on so well and bond.  Lutaaya loved being able to play and talk, as well as hug and laugh with them.

Messy fun

Geting the hang of things

New ways of having fun and learning, every day!

Lutaaya decided, after the girls left our house, that she didn't like her cookies.  I don't think she wanted to say while the girls were here bless her.  I explained that it was fine not to like them, it was the making them that was the fun part.  The girls disagreed I'm sure, as on their way out, they stuffed cookies in mouths, with lots of mmmmmmmmm's.

Lutaaya has gone to bed with happy thoughts.  She has enjoyed her evening and I look forward to the next time the girls can get together.  Hopefully be fitting in a Christmas craft day before the Big Day!