Friends and Cousins

As it was for Gabe's grandfather's memorial, it was wonderful to see so much family as we all came together to celebrate the life of our grandfather, Frank Torrens. 

It is not difficult for me to remember holding this now-22-year-old, Emma, when she was a rolly baby herself.

Jessica, Max, and Lauren.  Ellis was a big fan of them all.  (So am I.)

My cousin, Alyssa, all the way from Scotland.  Our time together was far too short!

The Baby (and 3-year-old) Whisperer, my cousin, Lauren.

Cousin Abby, entertaining the crazy lady.

At the Science Station.  I'm pretty sure this is the same coin funnel I wasted money on when I was little.

Father's Day

And while we're at it, here's Mother's Day. Maybe I already posted M's Day?  Too lazy to check.

Ellis and her friend, Mimi

Doesn't it look like she had fun in the fountain?  Well, she didn't.  She had fun around the fountain.  She had fun near the fountain.  She did not get a single drop of water on her the entire time we were there.

Mud Queen

Keep in mind, this girl freaks  --full-on FREAKS-- when she spills a bit of water on herself.

She's quite the paradox.

Ellis' Dance Recital (May 26)

Rosy Cheeks

Iowa (May)

Some Pics from May

What she said:
My attitude is coming off.  

What she meant:
My tattoo is coming off. (Rub-on monkey tattoo on her hand)



I have over 600 photos on my camera right now.  I'll try to do something about that soon.



E: Mom, what is wisdom?

It means understanding a lot of things that not many people understand.

E: Is God wisdom?


Ummm...well...God knows everything...so I guess...ah...(I don't remember what I managed to say after she asked such a profound question)

So she told me.

E:  He is. God is wisdom.



The other night as Ellis was ready to go to sleep, I worried aloud to her that she might be too hot with her fleecy pajamas and the blankets piled on top of her.  She calmly responded by saying, "It's okay, Mom.  Sometimes we're hot and sometimes we're cold."