The Things They Say

While walking into Petco, a local pet and supply store, Ella explained to me how strong of a desire she had.

Ella: "Mom, I really want a kitten."

Me: "We already have a cat, Ella."

Ella: "As much as I have Jesus in my heart, that's how bad I want a kitten! Really, Mom."



On another occassion, when she was quite happy with me--

Ella: "Mom, your the bestest mom. Even better than Sophie's mom."

Wordless Wednesday

Mmm...mmm....Monday

Greek Garden Appetizer

1 carton (8 oz.) spreadable garden vegetable cream cheese
2 cups (8 oz.) crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup plain yogurt
½ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
¼ cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
Pita bread pockets, cut into wedges

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, feta, yogurt, garlic, oregano and pepper. Spread into a 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle with cucumber, tomatoes, onions and olives. Serve with pita bread wedges. Refrigerate leftovers. Makes 4 cups.

This recipe came from a friend from church.

Gymnastics

Ella and McKenna have been in gymnastics all year. On the last day of Ella's class there was a little program. The girls did a floor routine (a few jumps and a forward roll) and received a medal. It was one of the cutest things! Thanks to Ella's friends and grandparents for coming to support her.

Here is teacher Ron and the students. There were only two girls in the class. We loved that!

Sitting in the circle waiting to warm up!

Ra Ra Ree

McKenna school offered a cheer clinic one Saturday in early May (it could have been April, I am that far behind on things). McKenna and her friend decided to go.

She really enjoyed it. I didn't realize that her little hips could swing so far! For days now she has been dancing/cheering down the grocery aisles, at the dinner table, probably in Sunday School. We have to remind her to stop.

Happy Independence Day

Here's an oldie, but a goodie. Four generations!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Today is my mom's birthday. I do not have any recent photos of her and I am a bit angry about that.

Mom, you never want your picture taken. I will not listen to you anymore when you say that!!

Picture or no, I do wish her a happy birthday. My mom does many great things for me that help me and sometimes mold me. However, it's her prayer for me that is priceless and much appreciated. I know that when I call my mom and ask her to pray for me, she does. She prays fervently!

Mom, happy birthday!

Also, these friends and family are celebrating this month as well:

3rd Laura Seeber
3rd J.C. Cambron
4th Laurie Nothom
8th Samantha Gay
11th Pam Higgins
12th Lindsey Zielinski
19th Kyle Beshears
19th Linda Arledge
20th Dylan Kotten
21st Max Arledge
21st Joanna Yoder
25th Nathaniel Gay

Whew! That's a lot of family birthdays! Now, you see why I say this!

Wordless Wednesday

Coco the puppy

Uncle Dale has a new puppy. Coco is a white Boxer. She's about 10 weeks in these photos. The girls LOVE spending time with her. She quite the energetic puppy.