Pictures as promised...

Family...

Jill and the kids are here for a visit, they came in Tuesday and will be here until 8/8. We have been having a great time, I promise to post pictures as soon as I get home and have a chance.
The kids play and get along like they have never been apart, it's great to see. Ryan and Brandon had a sleepover at our house on Wednesday night and last night I kept all 4 of the kids. Honestly it was great, I figure I'll soak the kids in (especially Lexi..or should I say Alexis and Ryan) while I have the chance.
Tomorrow Jill and I have a full day of shopping ahead of us...big surprise! It feels good to all be together...gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling...I'm telling you these damn hormones!

Reality...

It's already Sunday night...that means back to work tomorrow. I did have a somewhat enjoyable weekend though...minus all the cleaning I did.
I was able to break away from reality for a while, a good friend of mine kept both of the kids last night...yes, for the ENTIRE night! Though I missed them I must admit it was a nice break. Mom and I did a little shopping and enjoyed a nice dinner at Black Angus...the food was great (a bit much...but yummy) and it was nice to have just adult conversation..and laughs!
I was excited to get them this morning, the house is way to quite with out them.
So here it is...back to reality, bickering kids, spilled juice oh...and Brandon asleep in my bed. Ahhhh...I love my reality!

one more...

This was a gift from Grandma and Aunt Julie...Brandon LOVES pirates and loves, loves, Loves Captain Jack Sparrow...so here he is all dressed up...hair and all!

Argggggggg!!!

Ahhhh...I'm gonna scream

So...blogger is making me nuts tonight...It has literally taken me an hour to upload the pictures..and I can't figure out how to delete the copies...oh well. Some of the pictures came out kinda blurry...guess I had better read the "how to" book.

Brandon had a great party...everyone we invited came so that was good. I'm sure next year when he's actually in school we will have even more friends.
His cake was made by my friend Kim, it was a treasure box to go along with the pirate theme...it came out so cute...so thanks again Kim...we all loved it!

More Happy Birthday

Happy 5th Birthday Brandon!