Pierced ears

Natalie is 8, so she is allowed to get her ears pierced. The girls were quite worried about how painful it would be to get their ears pierced. Elizabeth had waited over 3 years because she worried. She decided that if Natalie could do it, she could. Natalie almost backed out, but Elizabeth had been brave enough to go first and encouraged her. When it happened, Natalie had a scowl on her face and said a quiet "ow". Then it was all smiles. They went through with it! They got matching earrings and cute little bags to carry around the mall.