a little update

as usual, it seems like our days are brimming with activities and duties, and yet, nothing much changes.  alas, things are finally changing.  i found out today that my brother and sister-in-law are expecting a baby girl!  it was all i could do to not rush to every baby store in town and leave with armfuls of everything precious, pink, ruffled, and scalloped.  needless to say, i'm so excited for my precious little niece-y.  she is so loved already.

also, tomorrow begins the demolition of our existing garage/laundry room.  it's going to be dicey, for sure.  schlepping laundry is something i've been so blessed and grateful never to have had to do.  but, this will be a good reminder of how luxurious in-house washers and dryers are.

as for holden, he's not lost a bit of his charm in his old age.  he's like a fine wine.  the sounds he makes get crazier, the things he learns get more dangerous, and the defiance (very sadly) only gets greater.  he's the best thing in all the world and..i guess i'll keep him.  i mean...look at that face!