Is it Thursday?

So here I am, happy and content! How much happier could an aunt be with these three beautiful kids looking at her first thing in the morning?

Hannah (3) is wondering why I slept so late (about 7:30) and if we'll have time to finish the book we started last night (Little Mermaid). Check out her curly, beautiful red hair! She stayed home with my sister and I today. We played, read, napped, talked, ate lunch, did a little shopping, and eventually picked up the boys from school.

Here's David (5) getting ready for kindergarten. Yesterday was pajama day, so they all wore their PJs, brought a snuggle buddy, and a blanket. David wore his favorite Superman PJs and looked very dashing!

Joshua (7) is finishing up some paperwork for a field trip next week - to the zoo! Joshua is a very physical kid - he runs, throws balls, etc. like a 10 year old. I think he might be quite an athlete, as was his mom.

I had a good time shopping with Hannah and my sister yesterday. We went to their neighborhood fruit/vegie market and bakery - both within walking distance. The bakery is run by 2 Iraqi brothers and is filled with delights - both sweet and savory! I will have to exercise some self-control and limit my pastry snacks. I would, however, like to try a bunch of the treats, so Lisa said they could put together a box of 1 of each for me. I might just do that!

It was a nice day of just hanging out. Tomorrow is the beginning of the weekend and we have t-ball, a pizza party, and gifts to give out. ;-) I think I'm going to get away with not much jet lag, but my cold might be coming back. We'll see. Lovely to just relax and be...