Family is Where the Heart Is . . .

I got home from TX this afternoon and let me tell you, it was a wonderful time with family. We laughed and shared and sang songs and enjoyed each person there to the fullest. Questions were hurled this way and that, picture albums were poured over, meals were shared, houses were visited, Ainsley was played with, and we had such a great time that no one wanted to leave. We are already thinking about when and where the next reunion will be. My heart is full and my body needs sleep from staying up 'til 1 and 2 a.m. chatting and debriefing and emailing Kathy from mom's bed. What a time we all had!

Vacation Days are Good

I enjoyed another day with my mom today. We shopped at the outlet mall and she bought a Dooney & Burk purse and wallet on a great sale. Then we had lunch at the Crossings (with a 30 minute wait!), then hit The Avenue. In the afternoon I helped her set up her new Facebook account so she can see everyone's statuses and pictures. I also helped her order copies of Natalie's wedding photos since Sue brought the CD of all 600 + photos with her to my house. Then, we had sushi at The Love Boat! YUM. It was a lovely day. Now Ashley is on her way to Carrie's to spend the night as they are meeting the Hauptmann clan at Disneyland tomorrow with baby Ainsley. I wish I was going, too!

I'm Back!

Well, I couldn't log in to update my blog until Carrie explained how to do it. Hmmm, good thing my kids are smarter than me. We had a great time in Texas and the wedding was beautiful. Will add some pictures as soon as I can. I loved Natalie's dress and her pink shoes. Little great-niece, Ainsley, was so adorable and sweet. We all had a great time holding her and staring at her. Wish we lived closer to watch her grow up. She's coming to CA in July, so will count the days until we can see her again. Dan's mom broke her hip and had surgery this week. She is in a convalescent hospital and not too much of a happy camper, but hopefully she can get out soon. Those places are so dismal. Now on to another week of crazy work. Make it a great week.