Reunions are wierd.  It was like stepping back into a different life seeing people that I used to spend every day with, yet haven't seen for ten years.  My best friend Melissa and I both lost our voices the first night as we tried to talk with everyone in the crowded bar. I am really thankful that the reunion happened to be the weekend that I was here in town, and even more grateful that Melissa could fly in and stay with me for the  festivities.  I am so lucky to have such a great best Read More

I flew to WI with the girls on Wednesday so we could visit with my family while Colby is in Iceland.  The girls are loving time with Nonny and Poppy, I am going to my 10 Year high school reunion this weekend with Melissa Kane, and everyone is having a great time...right, Colby?  Here are a few pictures of our adventures so far. Read More

You can read about Colby's trip to Iceland over at his personal blog. Read More

My brother visited last weekend and we had a great time together. Thank you, Andrew, for flying from Connecticut to visit us! Darcy woke up Sunday morning and said, "Ukkle Andoo?" and I had to explain to her that you were gone already. Haley commented, "I like Uncle Andrew. He does fun things with me....mommy, can YOU do fun things with me?" Feel free to visit us in Iceland..the girls will be waiting! Read More

Darcy has officially made the transition to her new toddler bed that the Pattersons gave us before they moved. I thought it would be good to train her to stay in a bed before our two month training in Richmond and then in Iceland. More pictures are forthcoming... Read More

Last Saturday we went with Pillar to the National Zoo. To add to the excitement, we picked up a "gorilla" who was holding a sign "Take me to the zoo." Ruthe Clifton hid under the bus, Darcy wrapped her legs tightly around me, and Haley Jane said, "Hey, my daddy has that mask!" When the gorilla got on the bus, however, Haley Jane was not so sure.It was a good day seeing many animals and enjoying fine company. Right at 2:00 (the time we were told to meet at the entrance to leave), the heavens Read More

Breakfast together, Big Picture Story Bible, Sesame Street, picnic at Fletcher's Landing, snake sighting, 23 Mile Bike Ride on the C&O Trail, pit stop at Great Falls, baby fox sighting, sore legs, new Crocs dropped from bike by Darcy, new Crocs saved by Mommy who was trailing 300 meters behind, strawberry milkshake at sunset by the Potomac, waiting till 95 clears to go home, taking ibuprofen, going to bed early, exhausted and refreshed all at the same time. Read More

If we could be out of diapers by Iceland, I will be one happy mommy. One tinkle at a time... Read More

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