Thank goodness for stand-by

I know, I know, you are probably asking yourselves, "Why in the world anyone would ever be thankful to be on stand-by?" The chance of not getting on, your baggage making it to your destination before you do, not being able to sit by the person or people you're flying with, having to wait until the very last minute to board (because that's when you find out if you have a seat) and having people stare you down like you are the reason for the hold up of the plane departing.

Well, I was very grateful for stand-by last week when my sister-in-law didn't make her flight. I wasn't going to be able to see her, but lo and behold the stand-by gods didn't let her on. (Hooray for me.....sad for her and my brother!) But this meant that I got to see her and two of my nieces instead! (One of which is new to the family and I haven't had a chance to meet yet.)

Thanks Lu for sticking around so I could see you and the girls! (I know you didn't plan it, but thanks anyway!!)

I went to help Layla play my dad's new Wii, and she kept telling me, "I know how to play this Wii." She did a wonderful job teaching Ama how to "golf correctly." I just wish we had Guitar Hero with us so I could have heard her sing "Heartbreaker." Maybe next time, as long as the stand-by gods cooperate with me again. :)This is just too cute!

I think she loves her Aunt Nicole!

Me and the girls!

He sure is going to make a cute dad one day!Fore!