Crazy couple of weeks

I keep telling myself that things will slow down. This summer we had sooooo much going on and I promised myself that I would take it easy for the rest of the year. Well, someone forgot to tell me that working moms lives NEVER slow down!!! Last week was pretty intense... add a cold in there for good measure too.

Monday, we woke up to this...

SNOW DAY!!! My brother stayed the night with us otherwise I don't think we would have found out until we tried to drop the kids off at school. For some weird reason, they don't post school closures on their websites. Weird!!!

Tuesday was an extra special day!!! 

My brother Greg and his beautiful wife welcomed their first child into the world. It was a really stormy day, but he was safe and sound with his mommy and daddy. I don't think I have ever seen Greg so happy. Gavin is a sweet boy and so dang handsome. Each time I become an Auntie again, it amazes me how much I can love a child that is not mine. There really is something special about these children and babies that are in my life and I have no words to really describe it.

Wednesday was a day of preparation for the big Turkey day. I LOVE Thanksgiving!!! Also see previous post... son had tonsils taken out and it was actually a pretty traumatic day for mom.

Thursday was the big day. We had most of our family out at my moms. It is always an awesome occasion when we can get together and laugh and reminisce about "the old days". I love my family and I truly am grateful for each individual and each moment that we share. After the big feast, our little family drove to Ogden to spend the weekend with some of our best friends.

 Black Friday... need I say more? A day of sleep deprived, grouchy women fighting for the best deal possible for their friends and families, and spending WAY too much money. At times it was a little scary, but mostly just FUN! I think it makes all the difference when you have good company. Black Friday also means the Lakers game for the hubby. I think he had a good time even though the Jazz won.

On Saturday, above mentioned friend and I took all the children to see Tangled. My kids love being at the movie theater!

Sunday we traveled back home and did laundry to begin the next week of madness. Lets hope our weeks won't be like this one for a long time. Welcome to my crazy/ insane life. I think I have mentioned this before...

I WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY!!!