Great Freinds, Great Times!

Well, most of you all know that Amy came to visit over this past weekend, and it was great. I was hoping for a nice few days of weather, and had been slightly dismayed that it was dreary and cold and rainy as we left for the airport to pick her up. Not thinking that she doesn't get to experience a true autumn weather pattern living in So California. So it was really perfect for Amy's visit.

We had so much catching up to do, and places to see, other friends to chat with. We managed to get the high school group together for a mini reunion, which was awesome to see everyone. Especially more so since we managed to actually DO IT! We have a tendancy to be coordinationally challenged. We have become soooo much more mature (hee hee hee)!

I also had a great time being a hostess. Not that I made gourmet meals or anything like that, but it does feel good to invite someone into your home and to your table. I love cooking, too, so that made it that much more special for me.

And Amy got to meet Samuel. Our little bundle of energy, who showed Amy he can scream and wail just as well as he can be cute and giggly. Thank God the terrible twos are only a phase. He had a great time feeding Amy popcorn, and making her his master creation, sock tea. His imagination is growing by leaps and bounds!

And alas, Tuesday came so quickly, and it was time for Amy to go back home. The weekend went by too fast. It was great to catch up and see Amy again. Our lives have taken us in vastly different directions, but at our cores, there are parts of us that have remained the same, that we recognize in eachother and identify with. And although we live in distinctly different places, and haven't seen eachother in over three years, we have kept our friendship alive and well; an accomplishment I am proud of!

Amy, thanks for visiting us and my new little family. We had a wonderful time; I only wish it was longer. We will have to return the favor someday and go to visit you. Hopefully, it won't be another three years before we meet again. But since life is unpredictable, thank goodness for letters in the mail, e-mail and BLOGS!

Lazy Days

Okay, so we've sent our laptop to my brother-in-law to see if he can fix it...after all, he's the one who built it. So it may be a few more weeks til we get it back.

According to Michael, I made an awesome spice cake yesterday. He even said I may have outdone myself this time. Recipe may be posted here soon, when I have more time to type.

Sam is growing, growing, grwoing! He now drinks from a real glass (no sippy cups for this lad!) and doesn't spill.

My sister Andrea is closing on her home tomorrow, and then the painting fun begins! They plan to move in on Saturday! WOOO-HOOOOO!

And now the new season of MARTHA is starting, so I must watch!!!! And then its playtime outside for Sam. Rain puddles abound + one active puddle-jumpin' little boy = GREAT FUN!!!!