My two "favorite" aunts

I've been a slacker and a half about blogging lately, I know. (Something about having had major surgery has made me feel more like napping, I guess.) But get this - last week, my mom's sisters totally surprised us with a visit. It was awesome!

I'd played phone tag with Aunt Deb that day, and was actually talking to her on the phone when there was a knock at the door. My mom got up and answered the door and gasped - it was my aunt Cindy. I laughed and said "you're never going to guess who just knocked on my door!", and then Cindy moved a little out of the way and I could see Deb behind her. I laughed out loud, then cried for joy. (What can I say, it's that Ball - or is it Owens? - blood. I'm a crier.)

Gosh, it was great to see them! They are such great aunts, and such great sisters. I think it's so cool, what friends they are, and what a support they are to my mom. They came in Tuesday night, and were here until Friday morning. They took my mom errand running and shopping in the day on Wednesday and Thursday, so I could nap, and they were witness to my first true out-of-the-house expeditions, as we went out to dinner both nights they were here. Cindy was worried that I'd a) bleed b) be in pain c) get down the stairs ... but I did it.

It was so fun to see them, so fun to talk and giggle late into the night. It was awesome to catch up, through their moms, on what my cousins are up to.

I'm so grateful for my family. These women have shaped who I am - from my candy/snacking habits, to how I view and live my life - and I love them.

Thanks, Deb and Cindy, for coming. I'll never be able to tell you what it meant to me.