The Big 4-0 was looming…all year, it felt like it was there hiding, waiting for me. And then suddenly, here it was. Four decades…that’s a long time! I was excited for it (I am one of those weird people who loves my birthday) and also at the same time, I do not feel 40. I felt more like a solid 28. Except do feel like I have gotten 40 wonderful years of experiences under my belt—travels, building friendships, growing family,…
Angela, Joy, and I reserved the last weekend in October to get together with the Type A team (plus kiddos!) at cute little Larrimore Farm, where you can enjoy all of the fun fall things to your heart’s content–pumpkins, apple cider donuts, apples, hayrides, and corn mazes. We packed a picnic and sampled the delicious apple fritters that they make on site. The last time we were here, Caroline was 7 months old, and neither Vivi nor Eliza were on…
Months and months ago, my group of friends decided we needed a Girls Weekend with NO BABIES and we settled on Baltimore since it was the easiest spot for everyone in terms of travel. This was my first night ever away from Vivi and while I missed her and Caroline, I needed the time away to relax, laugh, drink a LOT of wine, surround myself with truly amazing women, and return to my ordinary life feeling recharged, grateful for what…
So this past weekend, Jackie, Ben, and Baby Dean came to visit from Cali and I was sooo excited to finally meet this little guy! We ended up having the best time hanging out with them all. I was shocked to learn he really was the same size as Vivi, despite being 2 weeks younger. It was wonderful to see Jackie and Ben in their roles as parents–they seem to be relaxed and really enjoying it. Doesn’t hurt also that…