Visit with Auntie Ria

This past weekend my sister Maria came up from Florida for a short visit. She has re-connected with old friends through Facebook and wanted to see as many friends as she could in person while home. We arranged a dinner at our favorite local Chinese restaurant, Plum Garden and then headed to a local watering hole that was a popular hang out when we were younger. We had a nice turn out for that and Maria got to talk with friends she has not seen in quite some time. It turned out that night was also the same day as a local golf outing held every year and a few classmates of mine were also out and about that evening and it was fun for me to see them too. So we had some great family and friends time but no matter what it just isn't long enough. It is so hard to say goodbye because each time I just don't know when I will see her again. Finances, work, kids...schedules get busy and the trips back and forth get further in between. So we cherish each visit and time we can spend together.






Also...Today I took Emily for her Summer hair cut. She looks so cute!!

Emilyism

The other night I read Emily the story of Jonah before bedtime. Emily loves to be read to and always asks a lot of questions through out the stories. This time she had a very intent look on her beautiful face and was very serious about this story. After the story ended she rolled over and fell right to sleep. The next morning at breakfast I asked her about the story of Jonah. I asked her what Jonah did and she told me that Jonah disobeyed God. Then I asked her what happened next and she promptly replied..."God put Jonah in a TIME-OUT in the fish's belly". She got the story all right! She went on to say no one can hide from God because he can see everyone. She just amazes me!!

A girl will go to any length for chocolate

I really thought I hid those well! I turned my back for less than 3 minutes...





there really is no need to say anything more. :)