Camp Katie — Trusty Party of Six

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Jan 4

Jan 4 Camp Katie

This little squish. Isn't she something? She saw me next door taking pictures of Nola and the chandelier she was gifted from the Collyer family. It turns out, Katie wanted to be photographed in her room as well. I was happy to oblige and snagged a few photos of this little love...bedhead and all.

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Temperatures this week have rivaled Antarctica (for real ... -38 windchill) but here inside the Trusty home, all is warm, cozy and bright. And the surprise sunshine, well, she was welcomed with open arms. We just finished our second E-Learning day and have read, baked, bubble bathed and snuggled. Homework packets are complete and clean PJs are on! A round of snow is headed our way, so a mandatory pot of soup is on the stove and Netflix is queued up. Today was so perfect that I almost forgot about the part where the kids wrecked daddy’s drone into the chimney (it’s still hanging there). Or, that someone took a screwdriver and removed batteries from 27 various electronics and the screws from 3 doorknobs. There was that bit about slime on not one, but TWO area rugs ...oh, and somebody took a bite out of every single cheese stick before kindly putting them back in the bag. I mean other than that - today was picture perfect. The stuff that dreams are made of! #growinguptrusty #winningsohard

Did you miss the FUELED FOR SCHOOL post yesterday? The one where you buy a totally awesome shirt for just $20 and sponsor a month’s worth of weekend meals for a child in need!!! For children suffering from hunger — FOOD CHANGES EVERYTHING. Hold on to your shorts....we are now offering shipping on our t-shirts and will provide free delivery for local educators and support staff. Learn more about the children we serve at fueledforschool.org and order a t-shirt using the link in the bio or below — https://fueledforschool.itemorder.com/sale

It’s almost Valentine’s Day and you know what that means!! It’s time to show your LOVE for the littles in our community who don’t have enough to fill their bellies. For these children.... FOOD CHANGES EVERYTHING! So put down the Whitman Sampler and order one of these beauties instead. For just 20$ you get an awesome boutique quality t-shirt and feed one child every weekend during the month of February. How cool is that? Our goal — to sell 335 shirts to sponsor 335 elementary aged children with food insecurities at home. Guaranteed arrival before Valentine’s Day and guaranteed to make YOU FEEL GOOD! Now use your pretty little fingers to sponsor a kid today! Oh, and don’t forget to comment when you have ordered. We want to celebrate your awesomeness.
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A few months ago, Nola had the opportunity to swim with a handful of wild manatee in Florida. A literal dream come true. The staff at the Crystal River Refuge was so impressed with her passion (yup - she cried) and freakish amount of knowledge that they asked Nola if she would like to name the newest baby of the herd. She didn’t hesitate before naming the 800lb little lady, “Rosie!” What Nola didn’t know was that she was invited back this weekend to swim with a FEW HUNDRED manatee as they have now migrated into the river for warmth this winter. She and Dennis have landed in the sunshine state and are now making their way to the refuge for what will surely be one of the most memorable days in her 9 years of life. So, my friends, the next time you are swimming in Florida and come across a beauty with 5 diagonal scars on her tail, her name is Rosie — after a landlocked girl in the Midwest with THE BIGGEST heart for animals. #nolarose #rosiethemanatee #growinguptrusty

Every once in a while, Rosie Roo writes something that makes me do a double-take. I was cleaning out her backpack a few weeks ago and stumble upon a piece of paper. There I found some pretty powerful words for a 9 year old. And, by chance, I captured those words in a photograph just the day before. Are you ready? My little love wrote, “The wind tickles my face...cold like an ice cube...and I breathe in the freshness.” When I asked her to tell me about it, she went on to say she was inspired by a book she was reading and the red leaf pile she raked with her brother Jack. That’s when my teacher heart went THUMP, THUMP, THUMP. And my mama heart? Well, it almost burst. #growinguptrusty

Katie chose to spend her special one-on-one day at the happiest place on earth. Disney World! She conquered her first roller coaster, ate a giant carmel apple, and soaked up the carnival like atmosphere. Her favorite ride was The Mad Tea Party...followed closely by Dumbo! I loved watching her press her nose against the bakery case — choosing the perfect confection. Swinging a popcorn bucket while waiting for The Pirates of the Caribbean. But my favorite...dinner at The Beast Castle. Her little mouth popped open when it started to snow. #katiehui #growinguptrusty

Here you have it, folks! The 2018 Anna Maria Island clam eating champion! Jack barely snagged the win, with Kate hot on his heels, but he eventually walked away with the title and trophy! So, how many fried clams did this kid throw down? We lost count but it was enough to need a little hammock rest before hitting the beach in the afternoon. *Random Tidbit: If you have ever wondered what my dad looks like — well, exactly like this! #growinguptrusty #justjack #undefeatedchampion

Who chipped a tooth on vacation? Well, that would be Bear. The horseplay got a little out of hand and a small bit of his front tooth broke off. Thank goodness kids come with two sets of chompers! #growinguptrusty

Guess who got to squeeze her best friend on the beach? Yup — Kate! It’s always a good time when these China sisters reunite. And a busy time, too. You see, Kate and Jewel have been cut from the same mischievous cloth! Trying to photograph them together is nearly impossible but a challenge Jewel’s mama and I happily take on. In a million years I would have never guessed that when we welcomed Kate into our family, we were adding the Christakos family, too. We love them to China and back and are thankful for the unexpected blessing of their friendship and love. *When I showed Kate the first picture she said, “Oh, wow! Look at us. We’re so beautifus!” #growinguptrusty #kateandjewel

We are back from the beach with tan lines and sweet memories. This trip was special for so many reasons. Unplugged family time. Hours spent with special friends. Late night laughs and special one-on-one and/or buddy experiences. After I finish cleaning the sand from the car, I will get to work retrieving photos. I can’t wait to show you what kind of mischief we cranked up! Who chipped a front tooth? Who snorkeled with manatee? Who was tall enough for a roller coaster ride? Who swam with dolphins? And the big one....who was crowned the 2018 clam eating champion of the year! It was a real nail-biter, my friends! #growinguptrusty #travelingtrustys

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