Busy, Busy

Yesterday was a wonderful day! My mom, Addie, & I went to Portola Valley to visit my surro-twins Delaney & Beckett. They are so big! I haven't seen them since their first birthday and they are now 27 months old. They are walking, talking, and doing all sorts of cute things. Beckett at one time just stared at me for a whole minute. He then turned away running & laughing. I like to think that he was trying to figure out who I was; that he must know who I am. Laney was such a sweetheart. She loved playing with Addie. They are both happy children and are so full of love.







After our visit, we went to IKEA in Palo Alto. I got some drinking glasses, children's tableware, candles, and some of the best cinnamon buns I've ever had! I swear, I can't go to a store without buying yummy scented candles....they are an addiction! We learned that you now have to pretty much buy your own bags to tote your items home. After IKEA, we headed on to Santa Clara to eat dinner at In & Out (yum-o) and to look around the TJ Max / Home Goods. I found some yoga clothes for my class and an outfit for Addie.

We didn't get home until around 11pm, but we had a good day! Addie was in good spirits and did really well.

Today we woke up for Tyler's basketball game after a sleepless night thanks to Addie! She must be constipated or have had gas, although the Mylicon didn't help at all. Anyways, my Tyler is THE BEST little basketball player I have ever seen! I so wish that there were college scouts watching him now - he's so talented. I hope & pray that he stays on the right track and can get some scholarships when the time comes around.

Mike (my brother in law) came over this evening with my nephew & nieces. He and Dara are getting a divorce :( It's so sad, especially for the kids. We went out for dinner and had a good time with all the kids. I'm sure the staff at Denny's shutters when all of us come walking through the doors! We love kids eat free nights! Applebee's is our new favorite though. Kids eat for .99 Monday - Wednesday nights.

After dinner, we said our goodbyes and headed over to wish our friend Dax a happy birthday. They were partying; lots of drinking and other stuff. It reminded me of a party I would have gone to as a teenager or younger adult. We didn't stay long and ended up taking Neven (Dax's son) home with us. There were a lot of kids all around this party atmosphere. It just felt odd.

Richard got a call from my cousin Chris wondering if he would be interested in going to Black Oak Casino with him tonight. I didn't mind, so that's where Rich is now. Chris' wife committed suicide a year or two ago. He is raising their son and also my cousin Carla's 4 year old son whom he plans to adopt.

So, in recap, that was my Friday and Saturday! I am now going to get me a bowl of ice cream and watch The Time Traveler's Wife and try to relax before I go to bed. We have church in the morning and I would like to clean the house so I can study for Wednesday's exam in Anatomy.