[rattlsnak]

My brothers family, (wife & 4 kids) came up for the weekend to escape Katrina and ended up staying 6 months due to the devastation. While it was a PITA at times, his family helped with purchases and cleaning etc.. It drove my wife nuts, but to me it was almost "fun" as he is my family per say and I had great fun playing with all my nieces and nephews as did my kids with their cousins.
My situation was a little different as they lost their home, but to me, it would have been totally different if it would have been her family. It would have drove me nuts I'm sure. Make sure she looks at it from the other shoe.