Safari House Guests

Phoebe was grinning and laughing wildly as she exited the school bus on Friday afternoon. As she ran toward me, she held up an unfamiliar blue bag. I realized what that meant: it was her weekend to take home the coveted class stuffed animals, two zebras named Spunky and Spunky Junior. That meant the pressure was suddenly on to do something fun and picture worthy while she had them in her custody. She was to record their adventures in a notebook that was tucked into the bag with them.

If you read yesterday's post, then you know that a camping trip took a big chunk of our weekend, and unless she wanted to bring the zebras to church, Sunday was pretty much out as an option. While it was low-key, we managed a few things.

First, Phoebe practiced piano with them.

Then they celebrated National Sandwich Day with us.

They got to sleep right next to Phoebe's bed.

The next day, while Bryan and the boys ran errands, the Spunks joined us for an at home spa-day. For us that meant haircuts for the little girls.

And bubble baths, of which there is no photographic evidence. But the Spunks came back into the picture for an "after" shot of the hair.

And then they stuck around for nail painting.

Finally, we ended our fun with a movie and pizza.

I worried that it wouldn't be enough, but Miss Phoebe seemed pleased by our at home adventure.