lunch...

Yesterday was such a lovely day. Since Melanie was in town, all my sister's, my mom, and I went out for lunch. Olive Garden is one of Melanie's favorite places to eat, and since she doesn't have one close to where she lives, we went there for lunch.

And let me tell you...that was a chore. ;)

L.O.V.E.....

Since Micah is home schooled, he was able to go with all his Aunts. I think he was glad that Jonas was there, so he wasn't the only boy. :) Micah loves his little cousins and doesn't waste any chance to get them laughing and talking to him.

With all the Aunts available, the babies had plenty of chances to get some cuddle time in.

I really do feel blessed to have my sisters. I am even more blessed that we all get along and genuinely love each other.

While we were laughing and eating and just enjoying each other's company, I noticed a woman all alone at the table behind us. It made me very sad for her. I don't know her story. But here I am surrounded by....l.o.v.e. and this lady was sitting all alone just watching us. It made me thankful for what I have.

Me and my little "sweetcheeks"

Melanie was playing peak a boo with Jonas.

Jonas thought it was great!!

Emma's new hat. She HATES the sun in her eyes. And I mean hates it. So I thought she needed a sun hat. A little big....but it will work.

While I was writing this, Emma had 2 blow outs. I think it's time I experiment with a different brand of diapers. :/

Today, is a get laundry done, house put together (for the 12th time this week) and make a decent meal for dinner kinda day. I am already on my 4th load of laundry. Yes, that's me bragging. ;)

I also think since it is so spring like out, today is a good day for some homemade strawberry shortcake.

I'm off to bake.

Happy Thursday