Enjoying the week off

Still enjoying a long week off from work, but it is bittersweet. Everyone here, from babies to big kids, had an aggressive stomach virus. Ugh. We seem to be over it, but we are very weak yet. I lost 7 pounds because nothing would stay down for days. Now we are on the road to recovery. This morning, I plan to take Belle to church with Elle for choir rehearsal, and then mass. Later we plan to take advantage of the sun and nice weather and grill out. James is in Canada, so Elise and the girls extended their stay, which was a good thing, considering everyone was so sick. Next weekend they will return, which means they will be here to celebrate Eva's birthday on the 12Th:) Elle and Paul arrived home with some wonderful memories of an exciting trip, and Paul is busy making travel plans which will include France in the fall. I am definitely going on that trip. So much to look forward to!