Hi Everyone:

It is true - today is five months until Pen gets back and I sure hope she has been practicing her Scrabble game ...
You may know her as the party girl, but although I have seen jello shots at my front gate, I assure you all I know her as "Scrabble-Demon."
I have been practicing my skills on my Nintendo-DS (yep, even gramma has one, LOL) and I am poised to beat the "*%$#@" out of our little Pen when she gets here.
My plan is to attack before she has a chance to relax with all of you and go to the movies with her nieces, while she still has jet-lag. I need the advantage.

Let her know if you have any devious plans for her return!!

Oh yes Pen, we have also played LIFE with the girls in your abscence and feel pretty sure we can take you :)
Love you lots,
Mom

Only 5 more months

In honor of the 5 month countdown Emily, Gramma Linda and I had "lunch" at Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt. We figured we had to test it to make sure it still met Penelope's standards (it does). We cant wait to have you sitting at the table with us.

Madison reminded me that she had left this off the list of things to do while Penelope was here so please consider it added.

Amanda

What's missing in this picture?

Auntie Penny is missing (and Emily's front tooth). We hope Penny is with us the next time we are at the beach.

Counting Days

It is going to be a long five months waiting for Auntie Penny. The list has started, the girls have been discussing their plans with their favorite Aunt. Every few hours they revise their list and remind me of the contents (like I could forget)

• Sushi at Todai
• movie theater with popcorn and slushies
• shopping trip at Target for toys before the movies
• the beach
• movies again (Madison promises not to throw up on you and Emily wont wee on your lap)
• Disneyland
• Candyland
• shopping for more toys
• more sushi
• movies again
• shopping for Nintendo games

I guess it will take five months for me to earn enough spending money to finance this list, too bad you are paid in Rands. The exchange rate wont support this one. Dont be scared....

Love you Penelope

Amanda

Coming to America ...

Well, the tickets are booked and we can't wait. Our Penelope is coming to spend time with us and you can bet we are going to make the most of our time with her ...
She is leaving Johannesburg on June 11th in the evening and you will have to keep visiting to see how long we will have her here with us.
Emily and Madison are whooping and hollering with joy - already making plans for movies and sushi ...
Linda and Rodger have already warned the favorite sushi restaurant that we are planning on having many reservations for "some of everything" while Pen is here and you can bet there will be a get-together with friends, food and liberal libations!
We know Pen wants to see you all, so feel free to let her know on this blog ...