grandpa jimmy’s 85th birthday

We headed back to DC earlier this month for my grandfather’s 85th birthday. We wouldn’t normally make the drive twice in a month’s time, but we really wanted to make sure we were there. I’m so glad we went; we enjoyed the party and seeing family, as well as spending time with my brother, Josh, and his family.

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Maelle is ONE

Just as we expected, this past year flew by in the blink of an eye.  We knew it would go quickly, even if it felt like the days dragged on.  What’s that saying?  “The days are long, but the years are short.”  NOTHING makes you feel that so strongly as having a child does.  Nothing.  Continue reading “Maelle is ONE”