The long lost Aunt....

They always said she existed...but frankly, I didn't believe them! After 8 years of dating Joe, I finally met his Aunt Annie and Uncle Tom this past weekend (his mom's sister). And let me tell you, it was worth waiting for :)

Saturday afternoon, the boys went on a very long motorcycle ride around Lake Coeur d'Alene (the kids were with Papa and Grama). The girls went to The Davenport for lunch and then shopping at Riverpark Square. I won't lie...shopping with my mother-in-law and a stranger wasn't too appealing. But I went, and actually we had lots of fun!! Annie is very "thrifty" and we had fun trying to find deals!!! As we were leaving, we noticed a french bistro called "Madeleines"!

We took pictures (and stole menus) and the next time we're in Spokane I hope to get Maddie down there. The evening was spent having dinner at the Ames' with a small birthday celebration for Dick's 60th birthday.

Sunday we went back up for the morning to spend a little more time before Joe had to leave (they flew back to South Carolina on Monday).

I really enjoyed getting to know Tom and Annie. They are both so sweet and funny, and they welcomed me into the family (and the kids) immediately!

I wished they lived closer to us as we'd love to spend more time with them, but this just gives us an excuse to go back East.

Thanks Tom and Annie!!!!!!!!!