Reunited!

My old running partner and dear friend, Kathy Allen, came to town from St. Louis, and we met up for a few hours and had a really nice visit together. Her 9 year-old, Sydney, had a sleep over the night before with Ali and Kate, so they joined us at the park, as well. After an hour, it started to sprinkle, so we headed to my house to get out of the rain. She admired my new preschool, while I admired her beautiful baby girl, Rachel. :) It has been a year since Kathy moved away, and it was so good to be with her again. She's such a good example to me, and I cherish our friendship.

Cute little friends: Elyse, Emily, and Jon

Before Kathy moved, she passed on Elyse's old tricycle and some hand me down clothes to us. So when Emily rides her tricycle everyday, she likes to tell me who gave it her. She'll say, "That's nice of Elyse to share, huh mom? But I don't have to share it with Jonny, because it's pink, and only me and Elyse like pink!" :)

Later that day, Jon was under the covers on my bed playing hide and seek with Emily when I suddenly lifted up the covers to surprise him. Of course I had my camera ready because I knew he would have a cute look on his face. I was right.