Alaska welcomed Katrina with 5.9 earthquake which she and I (and the dogs) were the only ones to feel at our house. Katrina was pretty excited as it was her first earthquake, even if it had woken her from her nap. I was just happy that, although it lasted for a little while, it did not cause any apparent damage.
It's good to have Katrina's family with us. Alistair and Irene have already grown so much! Both of them lifted their arms for me to pick them up at least one time each today. Their smiles and laughter have brightened our home. Even their cries have been a welcome sound (although the shine on that might tarnish quickly).
My days have quite literally become brighter.