Creating a Masterpiece

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Encourage your children to be creative - it's worth the effort, and it usually cleans up pretty fast!







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  1. mommy2luke2008July 14, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    I love her blonde curls!! It is so worth letting your child get dirty every once in a while!

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  2. blakleyJuly 14, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Ah, yours too is an artist! So cute! Always love the mess that comes with creativity! So worth it! :)

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  3. UnknownJuly 14, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    I too have a phobia about messes, however I want my kids to be creative which sometimes means a mess. Love the gloves.

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  4. CandaceJuly 14, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    Priceless memories! I wish I could have been there to paint with her. She makes it look so fun. Painting was one of my favorite things to do as a child when my mom would ignore the mess and let me get creative. And I love the photo slideshow of the girls in their hats. Happy Wordless Wednesday! Candace

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  5. Miller Racing FamilyJuly 14, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    Happy wordless Wednesday!
    What fabulous photos. I totally agree let those kids get out there and be creative, because if we don't encourage them who will. I also love that curly hair.
    Thanks for linking up this week and I hope you have a fabulous day!

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