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Well, it happened.  We've become people that say things like, "wow, it's only going to hit 100 degrees today!"

I know, we're gross.

But I digress.  Hi, everyone!  We're pretty much all settled in our new house with a few projects left.  I can't tell you how nice it is to have so much space, and for a lot less money per month than our Seattle apartment.  (Seattle, I love you, but you're ridiculous.)

Quentin is 10 months old now and crawling around EVERYWHERE.  He's cruising around the furniture and is going to be walking in no time.  Much to Brian's dismay, Quentin started saying "mama" this week. He adores his dada but what can I say, I must have a special charm.

Brian is enjoying his job and feels really comfortable there.  He's studying away for his CFP and is (not surprisingly) doing so well!  He's set to finish up next summer, so we might make a celebratory trip to Washington then.  More on that in the future.

I'm still staying home with Q but am thinking about something part-time for some extra play money.  We shall see. 

We are in the process of hiring our first babysitter which is really strange for me.  I've always been the one taking care of other people's nuggets, now I'm looking for someone to take care of mine.  I have spent most of my life wanting to become a mom and now, I am!  I guess it still feels surreal sometimes to have this life.  The universe has finally paid me back for all those poopy diapers I changed (and yet somehow still change?).  I feel incredibly lucky to have Brian and Quentin.

Wow, that got mushy real fast. I just love my boys!

Anyway, we're really enjoying life down here in the desert.  Our house is right across the street from a playground which will be great when it cools down outside.  We've taken him there once so far and he loved it! 

We joined a parents group recently and are hoping it results in new friendships for us (and Q!)






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Nana said…
He'll be two before you get back here!! Nooo! Come sooner. Hugs!
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Love you peeps! ❤️ Aunt Danni and Guys
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