the Grand-girls are coming!

I'm jumping up and down! I talked to Micah last night and it looks like Charlotte and Maryann will be staying with us for a few weeks this fall! They'll come for Aaron & Jessica's wedding and when Micah, Jodi and the new baby return to China, the girls will stay on until we carry them back to Shanghai over Thanksgiving break. So now I'm anticipating all the BIG FUN together. We will:

*stock up on books at the library

*mix up brownies

*play "kickball" in the backyard

*take a ride on the Ferry at Balboa

*roar at the lions at the San Diego Zoo

*have splashing fun at bath time

*make up stories with the doll house furniture

*break up lettuce to build beautiful salads together

*visit the great grandparents for peanut butter sandwiches

*have tea parties galore

*enjoy fun times at Sunday school

*get out the old favorite-- playdough

*walk to playgrounds for picnics

*dance in the kitchen, just like the good old days!

*cook hot dogs and s'mores in the fireplace

*sing songs in the car

*paint pictures

*give stories, hugs and prayers at bedtime

*and so much more!!

I'm trying to contain my excitement--but it's not easy. I'm overjoyed!