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Celebrating Mom
AREA KIDS SHARE GIFT GIVING IDEAS
Virginia Griffin (center) is celebrating Mother’s Day with three generations of her family this year
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holiday devoted to motherhood and celebrating the special women in our lives, this year Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 13th. Kids across the community are already searching for that perfect gift and are making plans for creating a special day for their moms. Kids like Selena Berrios, age seven, of Plant City, shared that she usually makes a card at school for her mom, Katina Berrios. This year she hopes to buy
her mom jewelry, which she plans to wrap herself.
to have a dolphin on it…because his mom “really likes dolphins.”
Owen DeShong, age three, son of Becky DeShong, wasn’t sure what he would be buying for his mom this year. Becky recalled how special last year was, though. It seems that Owen and his dad surprised mom with flowers, and a special “Happy Mudders Day, Momma” was the best part of the gift.
Kayla Madill, age 13, daughter of Linda Madill, has already made plans for mom’s gift this year. Kayla shared that it is her wish to send her Mom on a trip to Hawaii (lucky Mom!) Kayla may also purchase a purse for her Mom as well. Vera Bradley ® (although she hasn’t decided on the pattern) was at the top of her list!
Alexandria Harrington, age 12, also of Plant City, recalled that last year she made her mother, Tammy Harrington, a very special gift. She took photos of herself and younger sisters, Madi (age 11) and Olivia (age six) and placed them in a photo album. She also made her mom “breakfast in bed”, which consisted of eggs and toast. This year she plans to honor her Mom by composing a song she will play on her violin. She and her sisters will work together to create a special Mother’s Day card as well. It was clear that each child had their own idea of just what would make Mom smile on her special day. Whether their plans include a traditional floral gift, a piece of jewelry or a trip to the spa (or to Hawaii), there is no need for them to travel far. Plant City is filled with uniquely different shops and restaurants from which to choose.
Shelby Keely, age 10, daughter of Selina Keely, would really love to give her mom “A gold cross necklace with silver diamonds in the middle.” Shelby added that she “usually makes a homemade card using markers, construction paper and a stamper.” While the cross necklace will be from Shelby, the card will be from her younger sister Jenna Rae as well. Shelby also shared that Mother’s Day will be made special by the family “going to church together.” After church, the family will “go out to eat” somewhere locally.
Selena Berrios, age 7 of Plant City, with Mom Katina
McKenzie Griffin, age 11, shared that he would like to buy his mom, Melissa Connell, a necklace this year. While he wasn’t sure if this necklace would be “silver or gold”, he did add that he would like for it
FOCUS PLANT CITY EDITION • April 15, 2007 - May 15, 2007 • PG 16
Linda Hughens (left), is celebrating her first Mother’s Day as a grandmother this year with daughter Tiffany Rothfeld and grandson Ben Rothfeld.