Finally, an update!

My grandma passed away on the 5th, so I was not able to see her alive again. I was able to attend her funeral on Saturday, the 10th. I really enjoyed seeing my brothers, sister, mom, aunts, uncles, and cousins. It is nice when a funeral is a happy occasion.
Michale flew out of Atlanta to Washington DC as I was headed towards Atlanta late Saturday. My friend, Carrie watched the children for us, which I am very grateful for.
Since i have been home, Andrew and Edmund have been in to more messes than usual, and at the end of each day, I am exhausted!!! Thus no updates.
Only two interesting/exciting things have happened this month anyway:
1. I got new pots and pans! Pans may not seem exciting, but you have to understand that I've been using a set of pans that I bought for $10 when I was a senior in high school, and a few other cheaply acquired pans for the past 10 years. The largest, aside from my pressure canner, had a 4 quart capacity. Definitely not big enough for 8 people, I'm constantly having food boil over. The smallest pan I bought was a 4 quart saute pan, and the largest is a 12 quart stock pot with a pasta and steamer insert, so I'll not only be able to make enough for my family, I'll be able to make 2-3 meals at once to put in the freezer.
2. Carissa turned 6 years old yesterday! That will be a different post -with pictures- but first I need to take care of my little cuties.