Monday, October 20, 2008

When Aunt Marie came to play

Last week, my aunt Marie came to Ohio from Salt Lake City for an extended play date with my children (and to see me too).  While she was here, we...

toured a B-29 at the Air Force Museum...
played at the park...


visited the Discovery Garden...


ate Ding Dongs...
celebrated a birthday...

went to the farm...


and enjoyed a flute recital...

Marie has an amazing gift for interacting with children.  As a child, I remember having so much fun with Aunt Marie, and I loved seeing my kids have that same joy. (Mary even warmed up to her.)  After taking her to the airport, David cried that he wanted "more Marie!"  I think I wanted more Marie too!  More adult conversation, more entertainment for my kids, more adult hands around the house.  Needless to say, we're all very happy that Aunt Marie came to play!