Whirlwind of a Week Back

I've been back a week now, and it has been a bit of chaos - good, but chaotic. We've had 8 people and 5 dogs in our house most of this week, since my sister and her kids finally made it in from Colorado! After they got to the airport on Monday their flight was delayed it got canceled because of thunderstorms.....sound familiar? But they are here now and it has been wonderful to have them. Everyone says it, but it never ceases to amaze me how quickly they grow up, and not just physically. They've been helping cook, clean, mop, clean stalls at the barn, and they bring so much cheer wherever they go. I've also gone to visit my cousin and his new wife from Alaska, 2 of my aunts and uncles, my grandparents, and a few friends. Somewhere in there we managed to get a bit of work done on the house. But some of the most fun was today:  I spent the day playing with the boys and pistols, rifles, and dirtbikes. I've ridden on a few motorcycles, but have never driven one.....and I can't wait to do it again!

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