Family in WV

I arrived at the Columbus airport Saturday afternoon and was greeted by my mother and father-in-law. We chatted pretty much non-stop all the way back to WV. We made a short stop in Little Hocking to see my niece, her husband, and three of their sweet children. I stayed the evening and overnight with my brother, my sister-in-law, my great-niece and Shaggy the dog. During the course of the evening, other family members stopped by to say hello: two of my sisters, three of my nieces, and two of my great-nephews. I loved it! Took a billion pictures.

I slept very well for about 12 hours (yep, 12 hours!) then hung out talking with my brother and sis-in-law (and my great-niece, of course). Finally got out of my PJs in the afternoon sometime shortly before more company started showing up: my other two sisters, a brother-in-law I had never met, a brother-in-law I have met, my youngest brother, his wife and son, two more nieces, another great-niece (and her friend), and my oldest niece's hubby whom I had never met. Returning from the previous day were one of the sisters, one of the nieces, and the great-nephews. I hope I didn't forget anyone! Took another billion pictures. I had a wonderful day. Thank you, so much B & D for providing a place for me to see relatives I haven't seen in a couple of years. D - I know you are in a lot of pain and also grieving for Aunt Shirley and would have been better off without so much company. And brother B - You do so much to make me feel at home. Thanks for the rides. I really appreciate you guys! You're the best!

Hubby, tell grandson I'm bringing home bearded lizard skin he can look at under his microscope, compliments of Uncle B. He has a new pet that sheds skin. Yuck! I also took pictures for him to see but he can't get any ideas!

Tomorrow evening is my aunt's funeral, which is why I'm here. I'm feeling a little guilty that I have been enjoying my family so much while her family is suffering so in their loss, especially my uncle. Since there is no visitation until tomorrow, I haven't seen any of them yet. I pray all goes well.

In the morning, (wait, it is morning) I mean in a few hours, I hope to go with my mother-in-law to purchase a Middleton doll for my youngest granddaughter for Christmas. Also hoping to visit with Kirk's grandma for a little bit and to visit Mom, Dad, and Grandma's graves, all before going to the funeral home around three. So I better get to bed...Later.