So here's the short of it, 
It's nice to have the big brother here. 

And here's the long.

Russ is still here - so once I got home, we went out to eat.

We decided to try the Hibachi Grill.  One of those ubiquitous Chinese Buffets.  This one is fairly new and is occupying a place that used to be a Ryan's steakhouse.  Now, I like that combination of a buffet paired with a Hibachi Grill.

Mom didn't try the Grill, but the rest of us did.  I chose a vegetarian fried rice and liked it quite a lot.

It's good to have Russ here for such a nice long visit.  He's been lots of help to Mom, but more importantly, his visit's given her such a good piece of companionship with her first born!  How really great it's been.

Russ and Alan have also had a chance to spend a bit of time together.  They've been on a couple of shopping trips and had a couple of lunches.  We've also had great visiting time at dinners together.  Oh yes, it's nice to have the big brother here!!