Saturday I turned 28. Since I had to work that day, we spent Friday (my day off) celebrating. My favorite thing to do for my birthday is go to the beach. We live in Boston and my birthday is in April, so you have to understand that by “go to the beach” I do not [...]
Our church had an Easter brunch yesterday morning, with lots of great food and time to chat. We got to meet a few new people and catch up with old friends (like the Edmondsons, who have been traveling on deputation). After the morning service, the children went outside to hunt for Easter eggs.
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At almost every quiet moment these days my mind starts wandering down sunny paths. I’m on the subway dreaming of that moment I see Austin holding our little boy for the first time. I’m sweeping the floor imagining the sound of my son’s voice. I’m falling asleep at night making mental lists of the things [...]
Austin met me downtown after work on Saturday, and we took a little walk through the Public Garden to see what’s blooming. Though it was cold and windy, there was an unmistakable scent of spring in the air. A bridal party was taking photos at the edge of the lagoon. Between shots, the beautifully- but [...]
I took the first photo out our livingroom window yesterday morning. There was a warm, gentle rain, blooms were starting to come out, and everything looked so fresh and green.
I took the second photo out that same window this morning. Yes. That’s snow.
Yesterday we took the T across the river to do some shopping. I hate shopping unless I’m going with/for someone else. But with absolutely no short-sleeved maternity shirts and warm weather on the way, I had to make a run to Old Navy. So… Austin came with me, I spent 15 minutes in the store, [...]
