What a surprise we had this week.  Clif called Tuesday night to say he and Lora were coming home for a visit.  Lora's grandfather is critically ill and she wanted to come in to see him.  I know how scarey and frustrating it is to be so far from home and have loved ones so very ill.  Lora has been on sickleave from work and Clif is on a semester break, so they were able to take off and come home.  They got into McAlester about 4:00 am Wednesday.  They went by the hospital to see Lora's grandfather and she stayed with her mom and dad there while Clif came to our house.  We surprised my mom and dad with a visit.  They love our kids so much and it was a wonderful surprise for them to see him with no prior warning!  We took Audrey with us so they really had a fun day.  However, Clif was running on low energy since he drove all night and hadn't been to bed yet.  Mandy and Chris picked up chicken and fixins for supper, so we had dinner and then Clif konked out.  He said he didn't wake up until his alarm went off this morning.  The visit was definitely a short, but sweet one!  Now, when we get to see Missie and her family later on this month, it will have been a great month.  

I can't wait! It's time to get serious about cleaning though. With all the excitement around here lately, plus the Blizzard conditions that have kept Jade at home things are MESSY MESSY around here. I've gotta get to work and baby proof my house!

I'm so excited...and I just can't hide....I'm about to have some company and I think I like it!