Update.

Just updates again, no pictures. For whatever reason, we didn't take ANY pictures the entire weekend my sister was here. Stupids.

Molly got in on friday and we did some shopping and ate lunch. We headed for Albany around 3:30 and finally got in just before the visitation at 6. We stopped at Grandma's to grab some food. All of the cousins were there which is comical. You have Molly and I and Justin, Jared, Melissa and Melanie who are relatively normalish. Then there is Jeremy and Jessica who are interesting.....Jeremy ended up wearing his wife beater for the second 1/2 of the visitation. You'd never believe we are related.

The visitation went well and we went back to Grandma's to visit for awhile. About 10 we headed out to see the night life in Albany. WOOHOO! We went to the nice bar first and it was empty. Had some snacks and a couple of beers and headed to the Shadowfax. Interesting to say the least. It's probably been there as long as anyone can remember. We closed it down at about 1:30 with the bar tender leaving with us, locking the door, and driving about 5 people home. An experience to say the least. Molly and I stayed at the motel in Albany which is brand new and quite nice.

The next morning we got up and went to the West End Cafe for breakfast. The great thing about Albany is that no one has any qualms at all about staring directly at you. We walk in and all eyes turn to stare. It was the same at the bar the night before. Breakfast was fatty and delicious. The funeral was at 11. We went to Grandma's to meet Brooks and the kids and went to the church for the service. It was a nice service. We had Subway Sandwiches and dessert at the church afterward and spent the rest of the day at Grandma's.

That afternoon we took the kids to the park, ate some pizza, gave them a bath, and headed home. We all went directly to bed when we got home! It was a long day but I had a really nice time with my family.

So I know you are all wondering about my dad- he didn't show. I think he is probably embarrassed about his state. It took a big load off of all of us to not have to worry about him- I thought it strange that no one at all asked either of us where he was. It was pretty weird to be these grand kids with no parents at the funeral. Lots of people asked about mom, but none about dad. Knowing that we were his seemed to be all they needed to know.

Sunday Brooks and I joined our church and had the kids dedicated. It was a good service and I'm glad to finally be a part of a church family. I feel at peace about our decision. We went out to eat and then hung out the rest of the day here. Molly left on Monday afternoon. It was a very busy weekend and I'm still pretty overwhelmed that it's over. I feel awful when I think about my grandma waking up alone every day. I need to make a point of taking the kids up there more often- maybe even to spend the night.

Two weeks ago I rejoined weight watchers to see if I can finally get under control again. We ate a ton, and I totally undid my awesome week. Things are slowly getting back to normal, so hopefully by weigh in day on Saturday I'll have fixed it!

I feel like I haven't worked forever. It has been a long time. It's so weird for me to not work my scheduled shifts and I feel nervous that I'll get fired or something, but I know they are understanding.

Mira seems to finally be back to herself. She was still overly grouchy yesterday and asked for her medicine twice, but today hasn't asked at all and says it doesn't hurt! YAY! Two nights now she's slept 7 and 9 hours in her OWN bed and not woken up screaming at all! It's a miracle! We are living outside these days. I figure that's our future for the next few months. It's nice to be out of the house.

This weekend we are getting our new back patio poured, so updates for sure after that!