Visiting with relatives

Today I had the opportunity to visit with my niece, Kristi, and her two girls, Katrina & Natasha.
Kristi recently remodeled her kitchen and I thought today would be a good day to go see it. She has a huge island now and it really opened up the space. I liked what they have done. Natasha was so cute, she got some new puppets, 4 of them, and shared them with me. Their names are, Cammy [camouflaged green turtle] Skyler [a blue iguana] Sunshine [yellow & orange lizard] and Greeny [dark green lizard]. She did a little puppet show in the front room behind the couch. It was cute. Katrina is 14 years old now. Almost as tall as me!!! Pretty girl. She played the piano a little bit. She's good.

Then we went to the Simi Valley Mall for lunch. Went to CPK [California Pizza Kitchen] Had a good time talking with Kristi about what they are doing in life. Sounds like they are really involved with their church in community outreach. She is still homeschooling the girls. Then we went to Claire's, as Katrina had a gift certificate to spend. It was fun walking around the store and trying on the head bands and boa's and just laughing about some of the cute stuff they had. I hope someday, I'll be able to take Brooke there and have fun. They had some cute little shoes, earrings, nail polish, etc, headbands, etc, etc....really girly stuff!!! Will have to look for someplace to take the boys too!! Anyway, when it came time to leave, as the girls had piano lessons they had to get home for, Natasha and Kristi ran back inside. When they came out, miss Natasha gave me a present!! A cute little panda to go on one of my keys!! So sweet!!! Every time I see it, it will remind me of this day!!! Thank you Natasha, Katrina and Kristi, for sharing a part of your day with Auntie!!! Love you lots!!!