Family Time

My mom graciously offered to fly me home last week in honor of my birthday last month..but I know the real reason was to see Sarah. I didn't mind and hopped on the plane to Gig Harbor, WA. Sarah was surprisingly good on all 4 flights (we changed planes in Denver), considering all she wants to do is crawl around and bounce on things. I chose my seats carefully and sat next to some wonderful ladies who played with Sarah and gave me a few moments of relief. They all commented on how impressed they were by the diversity of things I had in my bag to distract Sarah.. from a wisk, to Mardi Gras beads, to lots of books and Cheerios.

Grandpa reading about the Old Testament to Sarah.. she lasted a few minutes and then tried to crawl away. "This is boring Grandpa!"Aunt Pat, Me, Aunt Kathleen, Mom

My Aunt Kathleen with SarahSarah and Woody. Poor dog did NOT want to be around Sarah. Don't blame him. My cousin Steph and I

Easter DinnerPlaying with my cousin Syd's daughter Saffi

I spent the week lounging at home, watching cable TV, being pampered by my mom, taking a few refresher piano lessons, talking with Dad, seeing Aunts, Uncles and cousins I hadn't seen in a while and just relaxing! It was pretty cold and rainy the whole time but so GREEN! I couldn't get over that. There was moss everywhere, caking the trees like fuzzy, green frosting. We're just starting our spring in MN so it was nice to see some green for the first time in months. We also had a nice Easter dinner and got to watch Conference. What great sessions!We also surprised my Aunt Kathleen and Uncle Steve at Easter dinner with a little celebration of their 20th wedding anniversary. Yay!! 

Sarah had a great time playing with Grammy and Grandpa, Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Thanks Mom and Dad for having us! We had such a wonderful time. We love and miss you already!