The First of the Sad Goodbyes. (June 2014)

 Mckenna's girl scout troop made the most thoughtful going away gift ever for a 7 year old girl.  They sewed together a quilt for Mckenna and included pictures from the past 2 years of girl scouts.  Each of the other girls in the troop received a pillow with matching fabric and a picture of Mckenna on the pillow as well.  It was a surprise and I of course lost it when then presented it to her.  It is one of Mckenna's most special treasures and she still keeps it on her bed.  When we moved and she was sad (which was quite often in the beginning) she would sleep with the quilt.  Very special and sweet gift.

At this final girl scout event (when Marta and Shelley gave the girls the pillows and Mckenna the quilt) the girls also made picture frames of their favorite pictures of the past year with the troop.  This picture frame still hangs on Mckenna's wall.  Such a great way to keep memories and people close!