Basic Brina & Baby : What's Been Going On?

Hello all! I know it's been awhile since I've written, but I've been around. Things have been crazy at our house lately. At work, another teacher left, so I've been working in the 2/3yr old room. Boy, is it a riot! Let's just say I come home VERY tired every night. Also in this room, I've been working 35-40hrs the past couple weeks. Before that I was only working about 20 or less, so it's definitely been a change. EW has had to pick up the slack. He's had to make quite a few meals and do other various chores when I'm too tired to even move. With all that being said, we have had quite a few happy occasions in the family as of late. EW's mom had a birthday this past Sat. and the whole family got together to celebrate. On of these family members is newest addition to the family. EW's brother and sister-in-law had their baby boy--Benson Richard, on March. 14th at 8:58pm. He is very handsome, as it runs in the family :) Also, I broke down and finally went to the Dr. 2 Saturday's ago. I have been sick on and off since January, and I just couldn't seem to shake the colds, sinus infections, bronchitis, etc. I finally went when I woke up with such a swollen neck I couldn't even touch it, and had a fever. The doc did not like how I sounded and thought another week and I would have ended up in the hospital. Thank goodness I went when I did! After 4 prescriptions, and bed rest, I am finally feeling better! Pictures of the Little one's:

Proud Uncle Eric and Benny

Uncle Doug's girlfriend, Bobbi, and McKenna

Benson Richard

On to the other love of my life, Bandit. We have had a few happy moments in the past couple weeks. One is that she can FINALLY go outside. We are trying to understand that we are supposed to go potty in the grass, and not have to go on the deck. Also, Bandy is teething. I have gone through 2 cell-chargers in the past week and a half. Oops, my fault. I am learning to keep lots of bones handy and put everything away. I also was able to give Bandit her first bath, and I'm happy to report everything went great! I only got a little wet, and she did get clean :)

This coming weekend, she will make her first road-trip home since we brought her into our family. We're going home to see my family, and Gramma and Granpa N. are very happy to see how much their girl has grown since they saw her last. Aunt Binky might be a different story, since our family cat has never met a dog. I sure hope Friday comes fast! I really need to get away from this place, and nothing is better than family.

She loves the sun.