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Oh the great catch up post. 

1. I went in for an early ultrasound at fetal studios in the mall.  I just had to know and I'm only 15 weeks along. Results: probably another boy!  He wasn't 100% certain (the cord was in the way), so he's having me come back this week.  To be honest, I was shocked.  I've really felt girl vibes this time, but I suppose I just hyped myself up and saw every difference in this pregnancy as an indication that this would be a girl.  FIVE boys.  BOYS.  five of them.  Although it has taken me a bit of time to wrap my brain around it, I love it.  Now if only I can come up with another name...

2. A happy visit from my brother Eric, his wife Andy, and three girls Ruth (3), Sadie (almost 2) and May (3 months) as they journey east to start law school in Georgia.  Eric and Ruthie stayed until yesterday, then headed out in the moving truck, car in tow.  Andy, Sadie, and May are here until Thursday, and I feel so lucky to have this time with them before they're so far away.  May is the sweetest baby ever born.  She sleeps and eats and smiles.  Sadie is SO darling and I sure will miss these little girls.  The night they arrived I came downstairs to find Kevin holding May, she was smiling and he was loving it.  I love Kevin with babies, and I can't wait to see him with a daughter of his own...someday.=)  Andy is so wonderful. Yesterday she took it upon herself to get our backyard whipped into shape and we spent the whole day weeding and sweeping, and mowing and trimming.  It looks so great. I can't even tell you.  I'll miss them all so much.

3.  On Saturday I was able to meet a friend I met through this very blog.  Brynn and her husband David are from North Carolina but were out here visiting family.  The generously shared some of the little spare time they had with us and it was just like talking to old friends.  It's funny how well you can know someone you've never actually met.  Even David was just as I pictured he would be and they were an adorable, loving couple, just as I knew they would be.  I wish I  could have spent at least a whole day just talking to Brynn, but alas, a few hours were all there was time for.  We went to Zupas and then came back here to just talk and play with the boys.  If I get nothing more out of this blog than that friendship, it will have been worth it.  Thanks so much for taking the time, Brynn and David!  We loved it.

4.  My great uncle (who I met only a few times as a child) passed away, so my family is coming down for the funeral.  They arrive on Thursday, and I can't wait to see them all.  We're busy getting the house (and yard) all ready for their arrival.  I can't wait! 

5.  Today is Marlee's birthday!  I love my sister Marlee.  They boys love their Auntie Marlee.  She's coming over tonight for cake and a movie.  Marlee does what she wants, especially on her birthday, and it's satisfying to know that she wants to end her day here, with us.  Marlee, we love you so much!  Now, your favorite nephew is standing naked beside me, begging for a bath, so I must go. 

I'll add pictures to this post when I find time.  Sorry if this is lame, each of these should have their own post as I have much more I could say about each, but life is too crazy for such things right now.  Posting now.