Family time!

Friday night, Ian invited me over to stay at his place. The plan was a slumber party, watch Tyler's little league skills in the morning, then a movie. Family time that can't be beat. As we were driving to Alameda where he lives Friday night, Izumi called to check where we were. I got the feeling the kids were tired, but hanging in there cuz they wanted to see daddy.

But when we got there, I walked in and the living room that was dark suddenly lit up, a video of Hello Kitty dancing to Happy Birthday came on, home-made decorations came into my view, and Izumi, Tyler, and Julia were jumping up and down. Ian began belting out Happy Birthday. What an awesome surprise! [It's actually a bit early, but I am so touched and happy!]

On the table, there was a cute paper cake that Tyler and Julia made. Tyler spelled my name and drew pictures of cats on it. Julia pasted on butterfly stickers. Wow, their memory: they obviously understand I love my kitties and Julia must have noted the blue butterfly I wore at the company Christmas party. As we chatted into the night, Julia dozed off on the sofa. So cute.

This morning, we watched the little league team. It was really nice to see all the parents out and dads playing catch with their tiny 5 year olds. It was pretty hilarious to watch since the kids didn't quite get what was going on. Ian and I caught 2 basemen discussing bumble bees even as someone was batting. One time, a runner went after to catch a ball instead of running. It is a confusing game to learn!

Then we watched Robot at a fantastic local Alameda theater that is in a converted old church. There are sofas galore and was a very warm neighborhood place. The guy who sold our tickets, got our popcorn and ran the film was one guy! I'll have to get you the name of it later.

Now I'm off to preparing for the bunny party tonight ;)