dun dun dun . . .

. . . the in-laws are on their way (a day early I might add). Okay, that might make it sound like I am not excited, but in reality I love my in-laws to death. I've heard a lot of horror stories about horrible mother in-laws, but I feel like I am incredibly blessed to have a wonderful second mom (that is truly how I feel about her). The only bad part about them coming a day early is that I feel like I didn't have enough time to get the house ready. They haven't been here since Christmas and we have made a lot of changes since then, so I just want our home to look clean and perfect. Jason was awesome (I heart him) and helped me out a ton and I feel like we got the house looking pretty good. They are bringing their pug, Moose, and we are pretty excited for Jack to have a play buddy - oh and they have not met Jack yet either! Basically this visit is a pretty big deal and I can't wait :)

Mom and Dad Castro at a wedding in November 2009

The Castros Christmas 2009- don't I fit in just perfectly :)

auntie heaven

It doesn't get any better than this :)

pure love

my love for this family is the purest love

she needs to be a gap baby - how can i make this happen?!

instant best buds

I love love love having my family here to visit!! We are having so much fun. I told Jason this is good practice ;) hehe

5 hour energy

There was a change in plans and I ended up picking up my sister and the kids from the airport. Their plane was delayed and they were not going to be arriving until 12am central time; however, I had to go to Nashville early to pick up a car seat from Babies R Us for Adelynn. This meant that I had to leave at 6:45pm eastern in order to get there before the store closed. I arrived at the store and it took myself and an employee about 30min to figure out the car seat and get it properly put into the car. Next I headed to a gas station to fill up, use the restroom, and purchase my first 5 hour energy. I then made my way to the airport and still had over two hours until their flight arrived. Thankfully I had the bright idea to bring the macbook and I sat in the airport and watched a movie. Movie of choice: The Proposal. Their flight finally arrived about 15 minutes late and after we collected their bags and got situated in the car; we were on our way! After a long and foggy journey back home, we finally arrived at 4:15am - SO TIRED! I guess the 5 hour energy helped, but it wasn't as powerful as I thought it would be.

Needless to say, I was super excited to see Kaleb and Adelynn . . .and Ashley of course :) I can't believe how big they have gotten since I saw them in December. We have already been having a great time and I am loving every minute!!

Kaleb meeting our dog, Jack

Adelynn waking up on her first morning in TN