Another busy weekend

It seems that we don't really get too many weekends that don't have a ton of stuff involved...
Friday night Collin and Alyssa came down for dinner and hung out. They played with Aaron and then we just sat around and talked. It just seems so natural to have them here and I love it!

Yesterday it was an early morning trip to Sam's-I love that! Then we came home, threw Aaron down for a nap, ate lunch and then headed to the airport to get Ashley. There was about 30 seconds of shyness from Aaron and she hasn't been able to get away since. She is AMAZING with him and I think that we are all really blessed to have the realtionship that we have. I have to admit that I am a pretty lucky step-mom and she and Andy are pretty lucky step kids! It all works out pretty well. She was a little shocked that my belly is so big...not sure if that is good or bad! We came home for an hour and then went to the Olive Garden for dinner with Mom and John and Aya and Abu. For some reason Aaron picked there over Red Robin-DARN IT! He ate like a champ though! Then we went to Monster Nationals and it was awesome! He was is heaven and Ashley was excited because we didn't tell her we were going until she got here. We got home late, but it was well worth it!

Today we got up for church and stopped at Starbucks on our way! A nonfat white mocha is one of Aaron's favorite things these days! He and Ashley both came to our Sunday School class today which was really cool. The kids were all wound up and chatty. After church we had lunch and then took one of our fish to the creek. He was too big and was harassing the other fish. Aaron is down for a nap, Alex is working in the yard, Ashley is hanging out with Little Banghoff and Aya is cooking dinner.

Today I am really thankful for the simpleness of life. I know that I am really blessed with my faith, my family and my friends. For some reason our small group just keeps popping into my heart today becasue I just truly feel a sense of family with them. With each passing month we grow closer and I am excited about it.

There are 2 very special women in my life that I am going to ask for silent prayers for. They are both going through really big changes and hard times and they need to be lifted up into prayer. You two know who you are-I LOVE YOU and I AM HERE-ALWAYS!

Until next time...much love to you all!