great aunt for real

The most splendid thing happened to me this week!

It all started with happy anticipation--
my sister was coming to visit from Illinois.

Decidedly, the best part of summer is family.

But didn't she go and surprise me with a fabulous gift?

She stopped in Ohio for her daughter and grand-kids.

(and they had no idea I wrote about being a Great Aunt!)

 Now they are very real--adorable and amazing!

love

love

love

love

My sweet niece, all grown up and a wonderful mama.

We attempted a great-grandparent's photo...someone escaped!

Wagon rides, giant bubbles, baby bunnies and chocolate

icecream.  A tree to swing on and a swing too.

Lightening bugs.

Names that are now sparkling eyes tucked in my  heart.

It's all quiet here again.

Even the sidewalk chalk footprints are gone--

but this day I will never part with.

Hugs,

Zinnia Girl!

P.S.   So disappointed Blaze is missing from this day--

This is her week at camp.