Week 46

We had such a fun day today filled with a lemonade stand and good laughs with friends. Paige learned a great deal too; its hard work to make money but worth it once you see the results of your work and that giving to others who are in need feels good. We had a crew of girls out to help raise money for Sick Kids. There was Taylor, Kenzi, Jordan, Kate, Anderson, Kamryn and Peyton. This was the foundation that Paige and the girls could relate to. We started by making the signs and bringing the tables and chairs up from the basement, then we stacked the cups and got an ice bucket for the lemonade. Everyone needed ice with their lemonade...that was Paige's idea. Lastly we decided to also offer popcorn. I think mainly because they all wanted to eat some.

We got started and it wasn't very busy...let me just say it was drizzling rain which didn't make for lots of people outside. That didn't bother us though, we just decided to knock on doors and tell them about it. It was so funny to watch them run from house to house. They were little negotiators by saying they would bring them the lemonade if they bought it. How smart is that. Anderson was telling people it cost $50 instead of $.50.

In the end the girls made over $40 and were more than happy to donate it to charity. We went to get our nails done later and I knew they learned something when they were telling people about the charity. I was so proud and I know Mer would be too.

Thanks Paige for teaching me so much today too! xo Kristen