trip

getting ready to go somewhere is kind of a pain in the neck. I have to do essential to travel chores like sweeping the laundry room, washing every item of clothing we have and emptying all the trashcans in the house. I like to leave it neat and clean, just in case. Big and I are going to Utah tomorrow for Michael and JaNee's wedding. I am looking forward to seeing everyone. I wish I could take the kids. We haven't seen my parents in 3 years, and this will be the first time in I don't know how long that everyone will be together. Mom and Dad, all my brothers and sisters and their husbands and wives and all their children. My 5 will be the only ones missing, which makes me sad :( We just could not fly 7 people across the country and it was the wrong time of year to drive. We could barely fly the 2 of us. $$$ cha ching. Tonight at bedtime I gave extra long hugs and kisses, snuggled in extra close and agreed to "one more story" one more time than usual. Being away from the babies for any days is always hard. I miss them. I am very grateful that Colleen is so sweet and willing to keep them and that our kids get along well. I know they will be safe and well taken care of. In other news, Emily and Jose are expecting a baby boy in July. This will be cousin #15! Jenna had her orchestra competition tonight and they did really well and got the good news that they are going to state. She is very excited. Lu's class chicks are peeping and rocking and we are expecting hatching soon :) That's it. Wish us safe travels, and to find all well when we return.