Candace’s visit! Today my dear friend Candace came to visit! I spent the day preparing the house and cooking in happy anticipation. Lydia helping me make bread. speculaas. Lydia and I woke Mary up early from her nap, and she was a little weepy for the rest of the day. Abe had to carry her during chase because that was the only way she wanted to play. Mary is crying for her nap and making a break for her bedroom. We didn’t let her, but our tactic didn’t work…she’s still awake and chattering excitedly to me as I blog. Enchiladas. Bentley! Mary and Cadence acted like best friends on first sight. Aria is looking in on the fun.