It was a wonderful time to visit our family.
I enjoyed visiting our daughter and family in their new home
and helping to provide childcare for our grandson.
While there, I loved getting to see both daughters and sons in law,
and especially having them together under one roof...
even if it was just for an overnight stay.
Jack and his Aunty Emily have a birthday
just one week apart.
She and her hubby celebrated
with a special lunch date out while still at home.
Then the next morning, they made the 90 minute
drive to celebrate family-style with us.
With all the family chefs in the kitchen,
we put together this amazing meal of
Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce,
Pot Stickers, and Ham Fried Rice.
Jack says, “I am not waiting for any photo,
I must taste this right now!”
Amy captured this selfie with
the Birthday Boy and the Birthday Girl.
After dinner, we watched Emily open her gifts,
and Jack and Uncle Jake play with Trucks and Cars.
That Morning, Amy, Jack, and I had visited a local Italian Bakery.
We saw the most amazing Cakes, Cannolis, and Pastries.
We brought home that sweet little cupcake for Jack,
and four generous slices of the Peanut Butter Mousse,
the Tiramisu, a Lemon Cake, and a Ricotta Cannoli Cake.
There was enough so we could all have a taste of each,
and some for the next day!
We had fun talking about the details of a party for Jack,
planned for the following weekend...the guests, a menu,
the cake, and age-appropriate activities.
At that time, we were still looking forward to having Papa
join me there to cherish time with family.
Of course, those plans are on hold.
I feel so fortunate to have had the time with them,
and it will be even that much sweeter
when we can be all together again.
Stay Safe and Well, everyone.
Take care,
~Natalie
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