December.

I came back from Europe/Thanksgiving break and it seemed the next three weeks before everyone left for Christmas went by like that. There was so much going on and while it was busy busy busy, it was still a fun time.


this guy. i love him.

life.

Scottish parade in Old Town! this was so fun.

finally got to hold baby Bella :) she is the sweetest.

American problems.

SNOW DAY!!! yummy leisurely breakfast and a walk to 7-11 for Big Gulps.

saying goodbye to Caleb.

a miracle. both fell asleep in the car while we were with Julie running errands. so i took a little nap too. :)

R got me a fish for my birthday! meet Tobias.

ice skating at the rink by the Pentagon City mall.

Saturday lunch at Costco.

Christmas boat parade in Annapolis! we went last year and it was so much fun, so we decided to go again even though it was raining steadily. me, Caity, DB, Thomas, Michael, Trent, Bre and her coworker caravaned up there, ate dinner at a seafood place (where I watched Navy beat Army for the 11th year in a row heyyyy anchors aweigh!) and then walked the short distance to the pier where you watch the boats go by. it was such a fun night.

annual picture after our annual Christmas candlelight tour of Mt. Vernon. always a good time!

went home to Woodbridge for the Christmas week and got to snuggle with Raja!

dad reading the Christmas story in Luke with Raja paying close attention.

went to Christmas Eve mass at St. Francis with the Kolandas. such a nice time!

and finally...had to say goodbye to my main man :( the Maloneys moved to Nashville while John goes overseas and after a long, hard, back and forth decision I decided to stay here in DC. Jack turns 2 next month and i've been with him almost every day since he was 8 months old...so saying goodbye was really tough. i'll miss my little bud.

I'm excited for 2014. I think it's going to be a good year :)