Good Weekend

I had a pretty good weekend. I got to see Alex, Jamie and Aiden TWICE!!! They came to our neighbors annual Halloween party on Saturday night. Ben 10 was so cute. Lloyd, Marilyn and Natasha really do it up big for Halloween. If you have never seen the house for Halloween or Christmas, you are really missing something. Then on Sunday we had lunch with them. On Saturday I "baby sat" Q for Erik and Jamie because they went to Catalina to help Emma celebrate her birthday. Q and Payton had a blast and played and played and played. Payton howled so bad when I took Q back home, I felt bad for her, she loves having company. At the party , Deputy Tyler came. The first time it was a friendly visit, just checking out the party and making sure that Marilyn had made his favorite meatballs. One guy even made a comment that his costume looked so real!!! Then later, it was official, he was there to shut down the DJ because one of the neighbors that wasn't invited complained. Marilyn made sure I took home a plate of the meatballs for him to come by and get, which he did. Now it is Monday, and this is going to be a LONG week. Ayden K comes this week and Garin has minimum day everyday. I better lay in a supply of food, that boy can eat!!! Well, this was a lot of rambling and back and forth, but, oh well.

Long Time

I know for a fact that there are only a couple of people who actually read this, so I don't feel guilty about not posting more frequently.. Since Facebook has gotten started, I barely have time to check that and my email. A lot has happened since Sept. 16th, some good - some not. School has started YEA!!!!!!!!!!!! Aiden"s birthday parties are over and they were fun. On the night of his birthday we went to Chuck-E-Cheese, his favorite place. He and his friend Jack had a blast. Jack and his sister Grace are the cutest kids. Then last night was his birthday party at home with family and friends. There were so many kids!!! It was deja vu of when my boys were Aiden's age, kids everywhere. There was a special guest at his party, Spiderman came. Aiden was thrilled!! Alex and Jamie did a great job. Jamie is way too creative, the kids all got super hero tee shirts with their initial in the front and capes to match. We are going back on Monday night to watch football and try to finish off the extra burgers, too good!! We have been to the beach to visit with Cindy and Larry at her sister's beach house. It is right on the boardwalk and the people watching was better than the airport. Now, for the not good news. Rick's brother Phil has been diagnosed with liver cancer. I have no idea at this time the extent, stage, etc. Rick, Mare and Jerry may go up to see him soon. Well, the dog has let me know that it is play time, she has brought in her tug of war and a tennis ball. I am going to go play, then back to working on a blanket. Tonight we close the October Fest Festival at St. Paul's. Meet me in the beer booth - I will be there watching the game.