This Reminds Me

We celebrated our second Sisters Day today, remembering May 18, 2006, when Julia came home.

After church this morning, we headed out for an entire day of fun stuff – no chores, no rushing, nobody else with us.

Lunch at Chipotle’s, the favorite of Rachel and Julia.  Julia searches the chips for the most salty ones and keeps those for herself.  Her sisters are welcome to the dregs.  I told the girls that today – because it was such a special occassion – we could get soft drinks, too, instead of just water, which resulted in many smart remarks and exclamations of shock from the back seat.  Keith commented, “That’s really sad.”

Next – Off to Central Market for movie snacks.  Real junk.  Lots of it.  Everybody picking out two things – sweetned nuts, candied ginger, chocolate, all manner of horrific consumables.  I drew the line at Julia’s request for a candy necklace, not wishing to see “juice” running down her neck.

Why every mom needs a generously-sized purse.   “Prince Caspian” was a really good movie, especially viewed betweem chomps of praline pecans. Keith, Juliia and I watched the first “Chronicles of Narnia” between Zurich and Dallas two years ago.  Julia remembers seeing it, and always gets excited when she sees any Narnia merchandise.  After the movie – a trip to Borders, and dinner at Chili’s, and home again….

…to admire our gorgeous Russian flag  We’re probably the only people in the neighborhood who know what it is.  And with all the retired military around us – that’s just as well.

We were too sugared-out to even try the Rice Krispie Treats Hannah and I made yesterday.  Note the “choco-nilla” variety created with Cocoa Pebbles and regular Rice Krispies.  There’s always tomorrow.  Once they’re cut, they won’t last long.

For gifts:  Each sister got a couch pillow printed, “Best Friends Are We – My Sister and Me” flanking a photo insert sleeve  Each pillow held a slightly different pose of the same basic picture – the other three sisters placing their hands on the sister who was getting the pillow  The girls had no idea why I was asking them to pose those ways on Good Friday.  But they’re used to my “just one more” pleas.

A requirement of Rachel’s U.S. History class is for each student to create a three-minute movie about an American hero who personally impacted the student’s life.  Rachel created this gem yesterday – yes, the text slides and transitioning need some editing and yes, it needs to be tightened a bit to make the three-minute mark – but darn!  I thought this was good.  Showed some real thought.  And creativity.  And true personal impact.  And what perfect timing with Sisters Day!  I didn’t want to wait to post the more polished version I know is coming.

Way to go, Rach!  You made this one for the Gipper.

Happy Sisters Day to Sisters Everywhere!

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