For Cindy...

Dearest Aunt Thinny,

It's been a month since you left us. It seems like a year ago. Zack draws you pictures everyday and talks about you all the time: "Remember when Cindy lived with us and we played Sorry Sliders?" He always asks how long it will take to drive to Provo.

Simon is getting so big! He says Uh-OH!, All Done and Bye-Bye (which sounds more like bob-bob). Oh, and he has a blister on his pointer finger. Instead of grabbing my curling iron, he touched it first. I thought you would like to know that, since you always loved the way he pointed at everything. After realizing it hurt to touch, he stayed away for good. We will work on teaching him how to say HOT next.

Luke is learning so many songs on the keyboard. You would be proud... I am a little proud and a little annoyed. He plays ALL day long. It usually bothers me when I am making dinner. "Can't I get a LITTLE peace and quiet around here?!" is what I say everyday at 5 pm. I will upload a video for you soon so you can listen to his medley of theme songs from popular movies. Get prepared to be annoyed... and amazed.

Ben is exactly the same, except with longer hair. Remember when they had mohawks the first day you came? And then they were buzz heads all summer? Well, we're growing their hair out for the fall and it's nice and shaggy. Ben said this morning that 15% of him feels like we haven't seen you in a long time. ? Your guess is as good as mine.

I am doing okay. I can finally go into your room without missing you. I have been late to church 3/4 weeks since you've been gone. Having you around to help was SO nice... but now I feel like I can't do anything on my own! You handicapped-ed me! But it was worth it, for sure. We will never have THAT kind of a summer again. Which brings me to the reason why I am writing this letter in the first place.

We all want to send you a BIG HUGE congratulations on your engagement! Can I announce it on my blog before you've changed your facebook status?? We are all so excited for you and Matt!!! I loved living with you during this time in your life and miss the daily (juicy) updates! But I understand if you're busy. You have lots of planning do to before December. It will be a perfect time for a wedding... and the BEST time for the family to be together!!!!!!!

Love you, Cinderella! You are going to make a gorgeous bride!

Sincerely,

Your family in Vegas