Birthday's

So we had a very busy weekend celebrating Aaron and Kelbre's birthday's with both sides of the family. Saturday was devoted to my sister's side along with my mom, and Sunday was the Johnson's. We had a big Mexican dinner on Saturday, then took some family photos with my mom and roasted marshmallows on the fire pit. We have sure enjoyed the fire pit. There is something about sitting around smelling like smoke that makes everyone get along.

Sunday was a recovery day for me. I went into work for about 4 hours and got a lot done. I am realizing how badly I need to be in the office for long periods of time. I will have to continue to make my crazy schedule work for a couple of weeks, then I can make it happen.

Sunday was also our birthday dinner with Robb's family. We were able to celebrate a cousin's birthday too, who happens to be a day older than Kelbre. I was very excited about the photo I got of them mid blow. Aaron wanted mostly money and Xbox stuff, which he got. He is loaded now with money, junk food, pop and earphones to keep him from hearing mom. What more could a boy want? He is thinking abt getting a Kindle fire, but we will see. He changes his mind so frequently. Kelbre, my sweetheart, got movies, cuddle blankets and all things girly. I can't wait to curl up with her under her blanket to snuggle and watch Mulan.

Kelbre got a mad libs birthday card from her grandma. It turned out really good! It was such a great idea. By the way, "bealo" is a cross between a bee and buffalo apparently. Never knew that.

Now our busy week has started. 4 days to get everything done before we head out to Portland. I am so looking forward to this trip, but I believe I am in denial about getting ready on time. Let's see, I have daycare kids three out of the four days; The kids are busy with school and getting ahead before we leave;The boys are busy with football, karate and a court of honor; I have to work the one day I don't have daycare; somehow I need to visit teach before I go; with my neice moving in I need to get a good housecleaning in; finished laundry might be nice; I need to spend some time with my mom, who leaves to go home while we are gone. My mom in law's advice last night: "Don't worry about it. You can buy whatever you need in Portland if you need to." That's usually what happens. Maybe I shouldn't pack at all.