Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls

I've been braiding the girls' hair like this lately, every so often, sometimes. 

Of course I've never thought to take a picture of it.

It's true, it's not the tightest braid- if they go crazy like kids do, it will start to fall out- but- I've been securing each "fall through" with a little tiny claw clip, which still looks cute, and holds it secure if they'll be wearing it all day.

It looks especially tight and neat in Lily's straight hair, but, it also has a special, romantic feel with Grace and Patie's curly hair.  I like it.

Here's a tutorial...