Chalk Subtraction!

Pictures taken June 12 ~
Elli and I made a number grid with sidewalk chalk and played a math game!

We made a grid of numbers, using only numbers from 2 to 20.  A number could be used more than once to fill in the extra grid spaces.

Then we each tossed a small stuffed animal onto the grid.

We wrote down the two numbers as a subtraction problem.  We always used the largest number first so that we didn't get a negative number.

Elli thought our chalk subtraction game was fun, but too easy.  We will have to use bigger numbers next time!

Church Baby Shower

Pictures taken June 11 ~
Our church had a baby shower for a family that adopted a baby girl!  Elli wanted to buy the baby a gift just from her and picked out a soft pink princess blanket.  :)

Eating Dragon Fruit

Pictures taken June 11 ~

Elli loved dragon fruit when she was in China!   We got to try some on our adoption trip, and it tasted similar to a kiwi.  I was excited to find some dragon fruit at our grocery store to eat after the Dragon Boat Festival!

I think the dragon fruit must have been too ripe because it didn't taste right.  Elli gave it a mediocre rating of a thumbs sideways.  :-/

Dragon Boat Festival ~ 2017

Pictures taken June 10 ~
We went to the Dragon Boat Festival, but we got there just after the last race had finished!  :(  We still got to see the Chinese lanterns though and eat at a Chinese restaurant!

Elli ready for the Dragon Boat Festival!

Brady, Kaitlyn, and Elliana.

Mommy, Daddy, and Elli.

Elli found out she likes sweet and sour sauce now!  But we still need to work on using the chopsticks.  :O

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Playing with Our Next-Door Neighbor!

Pictures taken June 8 ~

2nd Day of Tennis Camp (Video!)

Pictures taken June 7 ~

Elli working on her backhand!

Video ~

Frozen Greek Yogurt Drops!

Pictures taken June 7 ~
We made frozen Greek yogurt drops!  We put Greek yogurt in a decorator bag and squeezed out little drops onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.  We put sprinkles on some of them for fun!  Then we put them in the freezer until they were firm.

Elli on Ice ~ Intermediate Class June 6 (Video!)

Working on a Spin.

Video ~

At the Grocery Store with GeGe!

Picture taken June 6 ~

Picking out a treat!

1st Day of Tennis Camp (Video!)

Pictures taken June 5 ~
Elli signed up for a tennis camp during the month of June.  They had practice for an hour two nights a week.   She learned a lot and loved it!

Video ~

Library Summer Reading Program ~ 2017

Pictures taken June 5 ~
Elli signed up for the library summer reading program again this year!

Reading is cool!  ;)

Mama and Elli at the Park!

Pictures taken June 2 ~

Marshmallow Has a New Vet

Picture taken June 1 ~
Our veterinarian retired, so Marshmallow had her appointment with a new vet and did great!

We love that our little Maltipoo is 1-year old and still looks like a puppy!

June Sunrise

Picture taken June 1 ~

"The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy."

Psalm 65:8 (NIV)

Sisters Playing Ladybug Tic-Tac-Toe

Picture taken May 30 ~

Elli and Kaitlyn playing our ladybug tic-tac-toe game!

A picture of Elli when she was 3-years old playing the ladybug tic-tac-toe game after we had finished painting the rocks.  :)

Gathering a Fresh Flower Bouquet

Pictures taken May 29 ~