Back from our trip off the face of the earth...

Not really, just busy. Seems most of my computer time lately is with one free hand...the other, holding Elisha. It's not very easy typing with one hand ;-)

Here's a glimpse of the last 3 weeks:

My stepbrother, Jason, visited for a week. He is a Marine and just finished his SECOND 6 month tour in Iraq. The kids loved spending time with their Uncle Jason. Erik even tried on his pack filled with tools Jason used to break down doors, etc when he would 'sweep' neighborhoods...It was HEAVY.


Then my Aunt Lou and Uncle Ed came down to TX for a long weekend. They were only here in S.A. for 2 nights, but we spent a whole day with them. I think they enjoyed the 3 ring circus that is my life. I haven't seen them since Everson was an infant. It was a great time. I think the kids especially liked being treated dinner at Olive Garden!
Two days after they left here, my brother, Dhamon rolled into town. He spent a week here catching up with family and playing with my kiddos. Here's a pic of Dhamon and Erik playing HORSE. Emma suggested that they play ESOPHAGUS if they wanted their games to last longer LOL. They had a blast with Uncle Dhamon...and Grandpa Quale. My dad drove into town 3 days after my brother...in my brother's truck with a special bed that he has had in his garage for us since BEFORE we moved here over 2 years ago. It didn't fit in our moving truck...so he brought it down himself. They left on Saturday.
Here's Everson on his new bed...did I mention that it's a WAGON?!?!? There's even real wheels!
Oh and Elisha continues to be a sweetie. He loves the kids and is quick to flash a smile for them.