If Two is Company Then Eight is Just Plain Fun

Over the halloween weekend my brother Rob and his family came to visit us from Reno. He and his wife Amy have four kids came for a long weekend in Wichita. The last time they were here in July of 2001 it was 100+ with high humidity. This time it was actually pleasant for most of the weekend. This was the first time Sasha Met Amy, Jeff, Kayla, Nathan, and Samantha. She had met Rob when he came out for the service in September. With their six and our two, well...we will just say it is a full house and a very fun time.

We had a great weekend together. All the kids enjoyed playing and getting to know each other. We went to the zoo and had a family dinner at Zach and Michelle's. Our gang along with the Zimmermans went to Chuck E Cheese to "celebrate" halloween. Neither of our families trick-or-treat and really don't care for the the day. Going to Chuck E Cheese gives our families an alternative. The last time I went to Chuck E Cheese was the day I proposed top Jenny (no I did not propose to her there...). We took the Nephews and Nieces on my side of the family there for lunch before heading up to the Mt. Shasta where I proposed to her.

One of the things I find the hardest to deal with is the fact that everywhere I turn, everything I do I think of Jenny and the memories we had together. We shared everything together, even Chuck E Cheese... I am so thankful we had a great marriage and great time together with lots of fun memories, but that too is a double edged sword. One I am willing to deal with, and by far beats the alternative.