This past weekend I was able to go to Utah to spend time with my brother's family, which includes my pregnant SIL and my wonderful 2 1/2 year old niece. I had a great time! My brother did nothing but cook the richest most decadent food imaginable. I got to visit a bit with my SIL and I spent time playing with my niece - who had changed and grown so much since the last time I'd seen her. For example, the last time I spent time with her, she did a lot of repeating what you said and repeating questions and statements. Now she is practically outspoken and so much more talkative. She is a character - a card - and I love her.
On the way home we decided to take a bit of a detour and take my grandpa out to lunch. He isn't doing very well; he's having a hard time getting around. But the Asian buffet was delish and I ate too much and loved it.
This past weekend was our family's celebration of Thanksgiving and I am so grateful. I'm grateful for my wonderful family: for my parents who included me in the drive down to Utah, for my brother's family and their lovely hospitality, and for the pain killers that made it even possible to go. I may have slept a lot, but I was able to go and that mattered so, so much to me.
Oh, and PS: My sister is flying into Boise tomorrow! How grateful am I?
PPS If I could just get rid of this vile respiratory thing I'd be the happiest woman for miles and miles!
I love seeing pictures of your niece, and as your parents being Grandparents. What fun! I'm glad you had a good belated Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteI think my niece is the smartest, prettiest, etc. And mom and dad as grandpa and grandma is just so fun! You are so lucky to have nearly four and grandparents to love them! I had no idea until this past year just how great this is!
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