Holy crap that's a lot of people! And a lot of awesome good times! (tbh, I'm surprised no one wanted to sleep across the street in Mom's place!)

It was actually like the best visit with The Canadians we've ever had. Debate about if that is because the kids have reached ages where they aren't so taxing and have developed solid personalities or if it's because my brother's soon-to-be ex-wife was not here this time, lol.

Actually, for most of their stay, The Canadians did stay at Mom's house. Was easier that way, more room, less strain on Mom and me. But that night with the sleepover, The Canadian niblets would not be left out! And their dad was afraid they'd wake up halfway through the night and be upset if he wasn't there, so he settled on the couch upstairs. I gotta reply to your awesome email and I'll send you the pics of the sleepover fort.