As promised here I am trying to make sure I catch up on all the days I was gone. I left California at 11pm Friday evening and flew all night. I brought a full-size pillow with me, hoping to doze off on the plane. I did sleep for some of the flight, but of course, not nearly enough. When I landed in JFK, I took a cab to where my sister was staying and thus began our wonderful weekend.
I had made Jake promise to take photos but all he had was my little point and shoot so here are some photos he took.
These are outside in good light.
And you can see it’s not him, the camera is just not so good.
Though I still think my kids are cute. Then again, that’s my job 🙂 I am really thankful he took them perfect or not.
And here’s me with my sister and her boys.
We spent the whole day chatting and walking. We possibly walked over twenty miles. But it was wonderful and relaxed and no timelines, no obligations, absolutely no stress. Just the two of us for a long long time and then the five of us. It was beyond perfect. Absolutely, stunningly perfect.
We ate dinner at the restaurant next to their building. During dinner, I called David to get his three things. Since we were all together we decided Yona’s kids and Yona would do them, too. So here they all are.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that my flight was relatively uneventful and passed quicker than I expected (and that I got a bit of sleep!)
2. I am deeply grateful that I got to see my sister and brother in law and my nephews. I love them so much and we don’t see each other nearly enough. I am so so grateful I did go there. And every minute was spent so wonderfully. So deeply. So relaxed. It was truly amazing.
3. I am thankful that Jake indulged me and did not get grouchy one time that I called too much or checked in too much. They had a wonderful day and I could tell they were all happy which made me feel more relaxed and present with my sister.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. getting the lego indiana Jones wii game
2. playing wii
3. going shopping with daddy
Three Things Yona’s Grateful For:
1. having a relaxing lunch and chat with my sister
2. having my sister come to visit
3. the frame my sister made for me (the one i posted last saturday, she did love it.)
Three Things Aksel’s Grateful For:
1. having my aunt come to visit
2. getting an ipod touch
3. going to the empire state building
Three Things Jeff’s Grateful For:
1. Going to the nintendo store (and getting a game)
2. getting an ipod touch
3. having my aunt come to visit
So glad u got to see your sister!
Yes the pictures of the boys are not perfect, but they are great as they are capturing your/their lives from another perspective (Jake’s) and they are very precious for that very reason!