Auntie Alli

 For the next ten days or so, I get to take care of my unbelievably adorable niece and nephew. Lulu is four, and delights in everything pink and princessy. She is surprisingly obedient, and the perfect little companion. Baby Jimbo is about 15 months, and is basically every parent's dream. He only fusses when he's hungry or tired, and delights in life's little pleasures-waving goodbye, smiling, crawling, and little plastic balls. I feel pretty lucky to be an aunt that gets to giggle with these little squirrels.

 Lulu sprinkling some cupcakes.

 We made these cupcakes for the eventual "tea party in the park." These also come in handy when urging Lu to eat all her dinner. "If you don't eat your grapes, you can't have a cupcake." 

Works like a charm.

Grandpa James and Baby James. 

Two boys with extremely similar dispositions. 

Patient.

Happy.

Loving.

xo

Alli

PS-Last night I finally got to see my best friend in the universe, Meredith. We've been friends since forever (like, high school), and  I'm still flying high from laughing so hard. I get to see her again tonight, and I can't freaking wait.