A little girl was born.
8 years ago today, I went to bed at 6am, and this morning I woke up at 6am because someone was very excited to be having a birthday.
8 years ago today, we looked out our window to see beautiful roses, blooming in the side yard - and we decided to give Simone the middle name "Rose." Today, Mary and I chopped up the remnants of that rose bush, a victim of the cold snap and snow this winter (sniff sniff).
8 years ago today, we didn't leave home for nearly two weeks, choosing to instead stay at home, getting to know each other. Today we woke up after returning from a great trip to the beach, and spent nearly the entire day outside of the house, eating special meals and desserts out.
8 years ago today we saw family and friends, and we celebrated the little girl who has come into our lives. Just like today.
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| Ice cream with Grandpa... |
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| A sand castle with a swimming pool. |
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| Our chef making a fruit plate (she made the chef's hat too). |
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| Leaping lizards! |
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| Watering the yard, among other things. |
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| Peanut butter pie for the birthday girl! |
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| At the waterfront. |
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| With friends (Astrid and Bodhi). |
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| My gals at dinner. |
