Hello to all of you out there in the xanga world who still stop by here on occasion! It's been a busy month for me. I've been trying to fit time in w/ a sister who was leaving to return to college and is now gone, and a brother who was visiting for a few days who just left today. I was thinking it had only been a week since I last posted, but I guess time begs to differ. That means there was much much more I was going to get up on this site, but alas, it did not happen. I had been spending so much time w/my sister, that other stuff goes by the wayside. And that is ok, so long as those things aren't time w/my kids, etc... and that did not go by the wayside. At least I don't think it did; b/c i know there were things i wanted to do w/her and didn't. There was time I wanted to spend and didn't. I guess that's ok, seeing as how she as to divide her time so many ways anyway. I just wish it weren't so. She probably would have spent more nights here if she could have.

We had a fantastic weekend. On Friday night after the kids went to bed, I packed a small bag and headed over to my parents house w/ Kaelyn so I could spend the night. You see, my brother Peter had arrived in town that afternoon, so I figured I would spend a night and get time in w/both Katie and Peter. I knew most peple would be sleeping Sat mornign, but everyonne usually stays up late anyway. Only that night, not many people had energy, so everyone ended up in bed earlier than the norm. [this means 1am instead of 2 or 3]   And in the morning at about 9:30 or so I did not find anyone to be up. I figured I'd pack up the van w/kaelyn's bed and the bag and then hang out for a little bit to see if my bro pedro would be up and about soon so at least i couild get some much wanted time in w/him. i always feel like i miss out on time w/him when he's here and i hate that. i'll call the house and there everyone is having fun and laughing and i don't really get to be a part of that. i miss being there for those times. Esp since we only see Peter about once or twice/yr. So anyway, i ended up seeing my almost sister in law there and her fiance wasn't up and since she and i were both hungry, we decided to grab breakfast. in the middle of all this i was wishing peter was up and he could go w/us. We had a nice time at breakfast and upon returning to the house, i find out peter had been up, he was just in bed reading his novel. I was so so way bummed, esp since that had been my main reason for spending the night. So, i hang out a bit longer, then come back home. The boys were having an extreme amount of fun being outside w/dad mowing. You can tell they really need the break from being w/me and need some dad time. they are always extra happy after times like this and it makes me a better mom. I think it is important to do this kind of thing once in awhile. 

Later that night, we all went here for a great concert. I can't remember all the pieces and I don't have the program nearby, but I do know there was a Chopin piano concerto. It was all beautiful music. I loved it! We got lawn seats, and what a perfect night it was for that. You pick your own space on the lawn, bring chairs, blankets, or what have you and hunker down however you'd like. There are big screens so if you want to see what's going on, you can. However, the music that filled the air was just wonderful. Oh I love good music. It was spectacular and being there w/my family was even more spectacular. The kids loved every second of it and were so well behaved. I was pretty impressed. Other people were too. It's nice to have other people compliment you on the manner of your children. I was rather proud of them. It was a relaxing night. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think one of the things i miss about here is the free concerts. Whenever I was in the mood to just go and chill out and hear some good music, all I had to do was make my way across campus into the comfortable seats of Hosmer hall. How I loved it. I love the energy and excitement of it all. How fun it is! I know there are CDs to provide such things, but i relaly do enjoy the live version.

Although Sat was a good day, i really wanted some strawberry shortcake. And not the kind w/the biscuits. I wanted something similar to what they have. I never want strawberry shortcake. It is not even remotely one of my favorites. Strawberrie-fresh and on their own I like very much, but shortcake? not so much. However, i really wanted some. There was none to be found. My husband had recommended some strawberry tall cake  and they no longer carry it on the menu. The reason for recommending that dish is because it was on the way home. He was willing to go to the aformentioned location, but it was a little more out of the way, so I declined. I just was baffled as to the reason I wanted SSC. I found out on Sunday. it's b/c after 6 1/2 mos of not being around, an aunt wanted to drop by for a visit. I guess she decided she had been way long enough and it was time she dropped in. I was happy w/her absence (as I'm sure most females are) but she decided otherwise. I fault her visit to my sister since she's the one who brought the visitor by during her trips to my house. Oh well. That's the longest aunt flo has ever stayed away after I've had a baby. BTW, I still havent' had that SC. Maybe sometime.

Come sunday morning, rick and I were exhausted b/c we were up VERY late talking. I didn't make it to church on Sun, and when I came downstairs, I discovered Matthew had gotten into the bag of wipes and decided it was his job to take every single one out and put it on the floor. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! That was just crazy and it took awhile to make him pick them all up. After Rick came home, we made our way back out to my parents so we could hang and have food. My dad makes the best breakfast! it was yummy! my mom made real good chicken too!!! I was going to hang out there and stay late then katie and peter would bring me home, but Jonathan was having the hardest time w/me staying. He really wanted me to come home with him, but I just thought I'd hang out  a little bit longer. He was crying and cyring in the van, even though we explained that I wouldn't be staying overnight, I would be coming home in just a little bit, he would not be consoled. Needless to say, I just rode home w/rick and the kids. i guess that was good neway. it kept rick awake on the drive home. we were both so tired.     

Monday was immunization day for Kaelyn. I hate those things. We only get the "necessary" ones, b/ c the kids never respond well. It always makes for a super long few days after such on goings. Last time Kaelyn had a fever for 2 or 3 days. Bless God she didn't a fever this time and it was only one day of being miserable. She was back to her regular self today. Yesterday was the challenge. I could not really put her down all day and she barely slept. It was quite a long day. I am just glad that's over. After the dr's appt, we headed out to my parents house again so we could spend a last little bit w/Katie before she had to fly out. We then headed over to see her off at the airport. The boys loved this part, esp since there's an observation deck so you can watch the airplanes up close. For me, it was my least fave, b/c i know that means no more katie till mid december. this i do not like. but i am happy for her.    

Wed. morning (still today to me) i was sleeping so nice, b/c kaelyn was and then i woke up rather quickly realizing that oh my goodness I had to get the the airport yet again, b/c this time my brother was leaving. I've decided I don't like two relatives leaving in the same week. Next time, they should spread that out better. Anway, we get there to the airport and since peter and other fam wasn't there yet, we used the time to go watch the airplanes agian. After Peter arrived, we said farewell, (not in song form) and waved to him from 3rd floor while he was going through security on the 2nd.  He left and so did we. The boys got in the van and ate their donuts that papa d. and grandma jo brought them while we drove to see rick since he only works 3 min tops from teh airport. That doesn't include speeding. jWe spent a little time there and then drove home. It was a good rest of the day. And I just remembered anotehr incident I was going to blog about from last weekend ( I think) but alas, it is too late, and I will save it for later. it involved sprinklers and the outdoors or something.

Ok. i'll stop all this chit chat now. you all have a lovely day. Please excuse all typose. It's rather late. thanks. :_)  

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