February '12

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With a paper plate and some construction paper, Elaine transforms into an alicorn like Princess Celestia -- reading a book like Twilight Sparkle. (2/2/12)

This beloved paper costume has been repaired with packing tape many times. (2/2/12)

Binocular Girl! She makes such amazing things at preschool... (2/6/12)

A self portrait in monochrome crayon. (2/6/12)

Cootie bugs! (2/9/12)

Each bug is lovingly assembled. (2/9/12)

And then they all enjoy a dance. (2/9/12)

The kaleidoscope "makes fancy patterns." (2/11/12)

Folding origami flowers and paper cranes. (2/11/12)

Celebrating the Chinese New Year... a little late. (2/11/12)

With streamers! (2/11/12)

All her supplies are spread out, and she's ready to make heart-slathered cards. (2/13/12)

Happy Valentine's Day, Internet! (2/13/12)

Rows upon rows of heart stickers introduce Elaine to the concept of multiplication. (2/13/12)

The magic of arithmetic completely eclipses all the foam and sparkly heart stickers. (2/13/12)

But only for a while. Seriously, there are at least six hours worth of fun with stickers spread out on this table. (2/13/12)

Kelly helps out. (2/13/12)




At least three of these sticker amalgamations were meant to represent Twilight Sparkle. One was Spike. (2/13/12)


A valentine from her parents. (2/14/12)

Rainbow weather. (2/17/12)

Time to make "creations" from a lump of clay, pipe-cleaners, and googly eyes. (2/21/12)

"Oh ho! Hello! I'm an eye-station, and I have millions of eyes!" (2/21/12)

This is a "Candy Castle" with many, many doors. (2/21/12)

"It needs more eyes," Elaine says of her latest creation -- a sculpture of herself. (2/21/12)

Self-portrait in clay, wearing a red pipe-cleaner dress. (2/21/12)

Singing a few la, la, las to Kelly. (2/24/12)

Orange wedges, pink heart marshmallows, crackers of two varieties, and dyed apple juice... (2/28/12)

...at the much anticipated preschool tea party. (2/28/12)

Wings and crown: Elaine is ready to take her rightful place as Fairy Queen. (2/28/12)

A snowy leap day. (2/29/12)