Family Reunion?

My Aunt Mindy came from California to visit and to show off her new hubby and baby. We had met Charlie before they were married, but due to the wedding being a small ceremony in Italy, this is the first time we met him as her hubby. Harmony, the "baby" we have never met, but after a little convincing she finally adapted and found a friend in Peyton (nephew). She was so cute and had us all rolling on the floor in laughter. Between the fake trips to the trash can and the chancing of the remote control car she was the hit of the night and it only took us 16 months to meet this bouncing bundle of joy, but it was worth the wait. We all had a good time playing cards, eating pizza, and catching up the last couple of years.

My Aunt Vicky came up from Texas, but she came down with the stomach flu and was unable to join us. Even though she was unable to come and join in on the fun, she sent some gifts to us. She made me some ornaments with the kids pictures on them and got me a nice warm and fuzzy blanket. Some how she managed to get the blanket in my favorite color (green) and even got my favorite people (my kiddos) on the ornaments. Boy does she know me or what?

Everyone started filing out around 8:30 pm and the last few left by 11:00 pm. We all had a blast, but due to my sister keeping all four of my kids over night, I was lost and bored. I had a hard time getting to sleep and then staying asleep without them. It was nice for the little bit of adult time I had with my parents, sister/brother-in-law, and hubby, but still a little sense of emptiness rose over me.

Hope everyone has a wonderful New Year! Happy 2009!