On the farm.

I can hardly believe it, but my sister's already back on the horse after giving birth at the end of February! I got to spend a nice sunny Indiana spring day out on the farm to help with feeding the horses, and of course watching little Molly. What a beautiful day!

Little bundle of joy.

Oh little Molly... how lucky am I to be part of your first two months of life! I have to admit that I've been a bit nervous about you... but after the sleepless nights, diaper changes, Sunday night baths, and lots of coos... I'd say we've bonded. I'm so thankful that in just a few months time I'll be able to come back home to see how much you've grown. And if I'm lucky, even hear your first words!  

Of Montreal

A perfect city.

Beaver tails & tales

Canada, eh?

I started my weeklong tour of Canada with a stop in Toronto visiting some old New Zealand friends - what a great city! I love how Toronto desperately tries to mimic NYC but has more of a mellow rhythm like DC. I will definitely be back!

My kind of town, Chicago is

Seventeen hours in Chicago...certainly not enough, but it was all I could spare en route to Canada. At least I got to see some of my favorite Purdue friends, Beav & Ma! Hard to believe that on a March day we were able to sit outside at a patio by Wrigley Field and enjoy a summery brew. I remember visiting them over St Patricks Day three years ago and absolutely freezing as we hopped between bars! Regardless, it was so nice to have some time with them! The friendships where time and distance don't seem to matter are the only ones that are worth it. :)

La-La Land

I'm back in the States after 16 months away! This time I broke up my trip on the way home with a stop in LA (well, Ventura County) to visit my good friend from Purdue, Darci. It was such a great trip! I hadn't been to visit her out there since 2007, so it was a good opportunity to see how her life has grown, and she was such a sweetheart to put up with me and my reverse culture shock.... "Oh my God, look at all the triscuits!"....