"How was your flight?"

This morning, as Simon enjoyed his bagel & cream cheese in the company of his sweet cousin Gabrielle, he asked, "How was your flight?"

My sister & Gabrielle (who is just a month younger than Anna) arrived last night from the East coast. So happy to have them here for Halloween.

My sister is a bit of a secret keeper when it comes to costumes so I'm not sure what she's got up her sleeves just yet. For the first time in I-don't-know-how-long I've also got a costume planned. I think I'll keep that a secret too until we get some photos on Halloween. Our new neighborhood is supposed to be Halloween-central so I'm all jazzed up about the prospects to actually have some kids knock on our door.

After Simon headed off to school Jessica and I took the girls out on an adventure to Costco and Trader Joes.

It was a really good morning. Lots of stuff checked off my list home-wise. Even better to have great company along for the ride.

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  1. Rhonda says…
    10/28/2010

    I love Simon. Well, how was her flight?

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    1. Ali says…
      10/28/2010

      Not fun. A 4-hour delay in Denver!

    2. Kal says…
      10/29/2010

      ACK!! The 4 hour Denver delay IS A KILLER with Gabrielle's age. I can vouche for that. ICK.

  2. Sabrina Kapp says…
    10/28/2010

    What a wonderful cousin/big brother/nephew/son. And so grown up all of the sudden! You all are going to have such fun together this weekend - happy for all of you and EAGER to see the pictures!

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  3. Judy Webb says…
    10/28/2010

    Have a great visit with your sister. I had three brothers!! It is always Home Depot or hardware store. He wheels a mean screw driver and did put up shelves for"My Studio." I'll keep him. Happy Halloween. Can see the family resemblance between Gabrielle and Simon.

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  4. kat-in-texas says…
    10/28/2010

    Simon is so thoughtful!!! Hope they had a great trip--that's a long one!!! Have a wonderful family weekend!!! :)

    p.s. Ali, I love your glassware...Williams-Sonoma used to carry it. Where did you find it? Thanks!

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    1. Ali says…
      10/28/2010

      Hi Kat - I actually brought those home with me on a trip to Amsterdam!

    2. Joni Possin says…
      10/29/2010

      I have the same glassware. Got them at William-Sonoma last Christmas.

    3. Denise says…
      10/29/2010

      They're made in France. We have those also, from Williams-Sonoma.

  5. Peggy McDevitt says…
    10/28/2010

    Two adorable sleeping girls. I just want to hug Simon, he is one sweet little boy - his smile melts my heart.

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  6. Viki Powell says…
    10/28/2010

    ahhh...gotta love sister visits and especially the cousins:) makes me miss my sisters. Not enough visits lately, gotta change that immediately:) Enjoy

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  7. Rebekah Pontow says…
    10/28/2010

    Love, Love, Love the lat picture of both girls sleeping! Totally tells the story of your day! Have a great visit!

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  8. dawn says…
    10/28/2010

    Simon is so sweet, he will make a great dad one dad since he's already a caring, loving little boy. How fun for you and Anna to have company and someone to hang out with and play with. Love love the photos as always. Thanks for sharing, I was afraid you'd be too busy, so thanks so much for making the time for a quick check in. Have a great weekend and can't wait to see the pictures.

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  9. Madeline St Onge says…
    10/28/2010

    Simon is such a little man, just love him. Ali you and your sister just plum wore those girls out So sweet

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  10. Lynn Dirk says…
    10/28/2010

    I love Simons PJ's!

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  11. Amy says…
    10/28/2010

    I was an only child so my girl cousins were my "sisters". It's so much fun to get together with them now that we're all grown up. Sounds like you have a wonderful visit planned.

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  12. Leora Henkin says…
    10/28/2010

    Happy Halloween to you and your gang!

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  13. Sandy Reeves says…
    10/28/2010

    Sweet pic's!! Happy weekend & Halloween w/your sis & niece!! :)

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  14. Amber says…
    10/28/2010

    Can you believe Halloween is already upon us??? Feels like it wasn't too long ago we were celebrating 4th of July!

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  15. Jane B says…
    10/28/2010

    "How was your flight?" Love it, very sweet.

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  16. grace hester designs says…
    10/28/2010

    aw . . simon's such a great big brother and big cousin. love that last photo of both little ladies sleeping. :o)

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  17. Carol says…
    10/28/2010

    Ahh- Halloween has often been a Holiday we have shared with cousins- so much fun! Don't let the goblins getcha!

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  18. Lisa W. says…
    10/28/2010

    Gotta love that Simon...he is adorable, charming, kind, and just some kind of guy!! Those pics of the girls are priceless! Have a Happy Halloween and wonderful time with your sis and neice:)

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  19. KELLI T says…
    10/28/2010

    LOL, how adorable!

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  20. Petra from NL says…
    10/29/2010

    Ali, did you get those glasses at HEMA? I remember you writing once how much you loved that store. I do too! (It is in fact one of my entries in my MeTAV book)

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  21. Shelly K says…
    10/29/2010

    Have a great time with your sis...I miss mine SO SO SO SO VERY MUCH! All these holidays will be first without her. Celebrate every moment you have! Hugs! and Happy Halloween - can't wait for the pics!

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  22. Julia says…
    10/29/2010

    Super-cute of Simon to ask his cousin about her flight. And how lovely you have some family over for Halloween. Hope you have lots of fun and a great and special time together!

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  23. Barb M. says…
    10/29/2010

    Enjoy your weekend. I'm sure that it will be wonderful.

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  24. ale says…
    10/29/2010

    gosh... i love simon! and the picture of the two girls sleeping is priceless. thanks for sharing so much of your lives with us, ali!
    have a happy weekend!

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  25. Suzette says…
    10/29/2010

    Awww! Sweet photo! You are making me miss my sister. Tell your sister "hi" from Charlotte!

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