Silence after the whirlwind

It's been a strangely quiet couple of days. LeaAnn's family and the Snavleys all left the same day, with my kids crying and theirs not much happier about the parting. During their visit we did a Ghostwalk in downtown Erwin, which was a lifechanging experience. Being led around town late at night by lantern is quite unique. That's all I'll say about it for now, my skeptics mind is still trying to process everything we've seen and felt this week.:)
It was great fun and the boys are signed up for the official class in May.
They all enjoyed it so much that Aaron/Brandon (LeaAnn's boys) and Heidi/Martin/Kevin are all stopping back for the brief weekend to take the class also. I haven't seen my guys this excited about anything since W.O.W.

Sierra is 9 years old today. We already had a small family party for her, but today we're taking her shopping and out to lunch. She's digging through my closet trying to find a special shirt to wear....makeup and hair are next on the agenda.