Being an aunt

I really enjoy being an aunt. You know how it is...I get them all riled up and then leave and the parents have to put them to bed or whatever. Ah yes, very nice. Actually today I went up after service at my home church and met my brother Jeff and his wife Bev and the kids at their church. It was a little reunion of sorts at their church in Kenosha, WI b/c the pastor and his wife are a couple I knew from years ago at a different church. But the best part was the afternoon at Jeff and Bev's new house in Kenosha. It is really beautiful. The kids and I had a great time together. Emmett, the oldest, and Cullen, the youngest, were running around and wrestling. I was treated to a beauty salon experience by my niece Haven while Oliver bounced on my lap and snuggled with me. What could be better than having my hair played with and being snuggled by the cutest 4 year old I know? It was awesome. And they didn't want Aunt Suzanne to leave! What a nice welcome home.

Oh by the way, gas prices here are unbelievable. I am driving a small car that gets good gas mileage and it cost $40 to fill it up today. I almost passed out. $4.29 per gallon!!! And once again I must state that I had to pump it myself. For that price they should pump it and drive me home! I won't be racing up to Kenosha every other day that is for sure.