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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Last week we escaped the rain and soaked up the sunshine and warmth of Hilton Head. The low country — in all of her Southern goodness, has been kind to us for many years. This trip was marked by a phrase that I hope sticks around....”Hey, Bro!” Isn’t that sweet? Out of nowhere, these two started calling each other Bro! It was their anthem and each time it was said, I felt the stamp upon my heart. “Hey, Bro! Want to help me dig up crabs? Hey, Bro! I need some help with this wagon! Hey, Bro! Ask mom if we can walk to the general store for candy tonight!” I can only imagine how the “Hey Bros” will change over the years, and I smile thinking of it. ❤️❤️❤️ And just to keep it real in my poetic heart...It’s also important to note that these “Bros” were in a bit of trouble for rapping the following indecency after lights out, “I farted. It tickled. My butt cheek wiggled.” 😳😳😳 #growinguptrusty #heybro #hhi #brothers

What better reason to break my social media fast than with the celebration of this angel! Our sweet Rosie-Roo is 10 today. Lover of the arts and all things beautiful, she is a dream come true. Keep being brave, Rosie. Try new things. See all that there is to see. Dance outside of your comfort zone. Explore. Get Lost. Find your way home. We will be here - cheering you on each step of the way. #growinguptrusty #nolarose

Thanks to our friend @katiecollyer we were able to spend Sunday afternoon on a sheep farm loving on all the little lambs — some just days old. Will doesn’t especially enjoy being photographed but he was uncharacteristically silly on this day and his hat was too FANTASTIC not to share. It was a gift from his preschool teacher and we giggle hysterically every time he wears it. Yesterday, as we were giggling, Will said, “I don’t know why you guys are laughing...I look amazing in this thing!” His older sister was quick to point out that his hat looked just like the backside of the sheep he was standing next to. At that point we were in tears but Will never wavered — his hat stayed on for the entire field trip. #growinguptrusty #bearcub

Doesn’t it feel good to be surrounded by the things you love? Cake plate. Gift from mom. Cow creamer. Gift from Granny. Angel sitting in the sink. Gift from God. When you finally make your way home after 2 years of waiting on the other side of the world, it’s fun to try the all the things you missed. And because every “baby” needs a sink bath photo for the scrapbook. #growinguptrusty #katiehui

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

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