How do you keep two boys out of mom's hair?

It's Monday morning, mom's home and boys are "challenging." Decided to set up our tent in the backyard to keep them occupied. Problem is Kyle keeps zipping up the door while Sean is in there and then Sean freaks out. They are at that age; takes a lot of patience. We are excited to have Luke, Jared and Lane Newman over this afternoon for play date. I'm excited to finally catch up with Annie!

Light at the end of the tunnel

Last week was another intense week at work, many long days/hours but I am (hopeful) that while things will remain busy, the worst of it is behind us (for another year!). This weekend we enjoyed a BBQ with friends on Saturday night (lots of kids, lots of wine....I promise it's not as bad as it sounds). Today I gave Chad a break, took the kids down to Aunt Vicki's to visit with Aunt Lori and Sarah. We went for a 3 mile run while Kyle rode his bike (& Sean in jogger), and Hannah & Sarah walked with Vicki. It was a beautiful loop in San Martin. Finally a day without rain. The phenomenon this year is called June-uary because since the beginning of the month it's been raining - global warming I guess.
Lori and I got away for couple hours while Vicki (so graciously) watched all kids while we ran to a couple of wineries. Very fun. Rest of the day was lazy.....so nice. Here's a picture of Sarah, Hannah and the boys along with Hannah's new kitten "midnight."