Volleyball

My family is so much fun.

Yesterday I made bread for a neighbor who lost her sister. And then I made rolls for us. And then we all worked together to make pizza for supper. So you can imagine that I was ready to get out of the kitchen.

After supper Mom, Rissa, Sully, Sandy and I went for a walk. Sandy is still frisky as ever in her old age. I thought things were going to be easier with her after I gave her a bath the other day, because she stood for a bath better than ever before. And that day she did well heeling, too. But not last night! She's back to her "I'm in charge" dog attitude, and she pulled so much that I hooked her up to the stroller so Mom wouldn't have to push it.

And because of Mo we played Volleyball. It didn't last very long, but it was fun while it lasted! Soon we had to rescue the kittens from unwanted attention. They had been held by neighborhood kids all day, and we wanted them to get a rest. There are four, and they are so soft, cute and cuddly! One is completely black, one is black with white markings, one is white with black markings (and very fluffy!), and one is a delicious grey stripey with huge eyes.

And Rach brought a toad home, too. We were sitting on the porch when she showed up, drying off the black kitty because Andrew "accidentally" dropped it in the kiddy swimming pool. Cats are cute when they are soaking wet and miserable, but Sully loves interesting little hopping animals more.

It's a good life. Mom's garden is glorious. We are already needing to can green beans. Perhaps we can do that this afternoon. This morning we must all attend a funeral.

Millie Jo