summer learnin'

School started up this week. We did not spend the summer idly, however. L. taught A. all sorts of things like, for instance, how to spell important words:

And step-by-step instructions on how to draw a horse, or a dolphin or whatever. (I especially like how #5 has a little crayon to indicate that the final step is to color in the picture.)

of course, neither of the girls have neglected their own craft. A. has continued to provide our home with a steady supply of these:

[*update* I was going to make a note here that A.'s little person seems to have a bindi on their forehead. However, she has just informed me that it is a "tiny brain."]

and L. enjoys adding word bubbles to her creations: