Bonding Time...?

I can't tell you how much I LOVE having my brother, Marty, and sister (-in-law), Selena, home from China! My brother and I were the last 2 left in the house together in high-school and then in college as well. We shared alot of special moments laughing and even crying together. I have missed those moments as life has changed.


I HATE it when things change. If I had my way, my family would all stay close and things wouldn't change at all. But, then I wouldn't have my bella niece, Sophia and my sure to be beautiful niece Yllana, that will be born in March. So, change is good too...

Last night after going straight from work to teaching about 20 Hmong kids English for ELL (English as a Learning Language), I went home and was completely worn out. I had taped American Idol, so Marty and I crashed on the couch in the basement and watched it. It was such a special time for me - just being able to hang out with my brother. Just like the good 'ol times!

[On a side note: What posseses some of those people to even try out for American Idol???]