Happiness is...

Having your crazy, fun-loving college-going sister home for the holidays.

Especially if she is more than willing to dance with you and show you the latest moves.

Or make a Gingerbread house with you.

They've been staying pretty close to her these past two days. She doesn't seem to mind that arrangement too much;) These are sweet family times, indeed, when all of my children are under the same roof.

Heartstrings

The kids are making a "Welcome Home" banner for College Girl, who flies in tomorrow (yay!).
Do you think they miss her?

I know just how they feel.

For Lexi

Annie is missing her big sister a lot right now. So, this morning I told her we would make a paper chain with the same number of links as days until Lexi comes home for her semester break in December. Annie can take a link off each day and watch the days dwindle until Lexi is back home. As we began our project, the 2 younger boys joined us saying, "Annie isn't the only one who misses Lexi!"
Also to let you know that you are not alone, see your chaperone at work with another couple!