News from the Homefront

Gosh, where to start. Payton will be 2 on Sunday. We are having a small party with some of the kids that he plays with all of the time and family. He is really into Go Diego Go! right now, so that will be the theme. My df Staci is making his cake, I love her cakes. She asked what I wanted on it, and I said it didn't matter, I just wanted to eat cake! I know I'm sick!
We have spent the last 2 days working on the gameroom. Mom has now moved into her new house, and although it lacks a few finishing touches, she is settling in. We have painted the gameroom a much lighter color since the kids will be playing in there more and it was quite dark. (Sorry for those who sleep in there) It is now bright and fun. I have of course ordered Uppercase Living for the walls, and we are inheriting a sleeper sofa from friends so that we can sleep more people. My very good friends Shaunery and Jennifer (who will tell me what I owe them later I'm sure) have spent two days cleaning, painting and laughing with me. Thank you so much, I couldn't have done it without you! I am very pleased with the result. I can't wait for people to see it on Sunday.
Little Otis starts Kindergarten Aug 25th. I'm new at this, so I still have to get school supplies and back to school clothes. I loved that when I was a kid, new clothes, shoes, and supplies. He is excited I think. Some days, better than others. I am excited for him anyway.
The boys are playing better together now. Yelling and Crying less and actually playing with each other. I love that. Payton has now become a lover of cartoons. I think because of me having to work and watching with big brother, but he loves them. He would still rather be outside, but at 105 degrees, cartoons it is. Well I've droned on for long enough. See you all soon.

Whew, I'm glad things are slowing down

Since the forth of July, my life has been so crazy. Nancy's sister died. Dad bought a new RV park. Otis has committed to finishing Mom's house. I have kick started my Uppercase Living businees again. All of this on top of my normal jobs at the original RV park, mom and wife. On the one hand, I feel very lucky to have all of this going on, but on the other hand, I need some more time in the day to get it all in. My goal in August is to do some summer things with the boys before school starts and get my house back in order after mom moves in to hers. Hopefully, all of this will work out!
Everyone is well and growing. Payton came to me yesterday and said "I need shoes". His first sentance that made sense and was pertinant to what was going on without any prompting. Soon I'm sure he will be talking non-stop like little O. Well, I'm off now to go check on Otis at moms and play with the little guys!

Where fireworks go to die

Happy 5th of July.
What a blast the 4th was. We celebrated with family and friends and had a great time. There were a couple of casualties....Wes' leg and Sara's blanket, but other than that, it was a Blann Bash to remember. I didn't take any pictures, mostly because I was busy having fun, but partly becase everyone else was. When I get some to post I will, but until then, here are a couple of shots of the aftermath....Thanks for coming, see you next year!