Wonderful Friends

Although it took about a month of getting together and learning to adjust to different personalities and rules, but now I think my new friend, Julie, and I have hit the pay dirt:

Our kids can play together for HOURS and have so much fun the entire time!

She was kind enough to take my girls this morning and they had so much fun that I was even told at one point, "Ok, mom, you moms can go talk in the other room"

Here are some cute shots of them...

Miranda and this young man took a while to figure out who was really in charge.
I'm not sure which one is more alpha or more strong, but they are definitely both leaders
with strong personalities.

Julie said "This is how I think of 'Nica". And, it captures her 1,000 Watt smile;
Nica's motto is still: Give smile? Will return!

Chillin' on the bed while watching Cat-in-the-Hat.
Oh, and Miranda is sitting next to her "betrothed" or "promised".
Yes, she is already considering whom she will marry...

I'm excited for this summer where we can let the kids play, and Julie and I can get lots of "work" done together: bottling, making jam, grape juice, applesauce, fruit leather, etc. Oh, and beach trips, hikes, nature walks...