Last days before Lucia and the end of 2013

Maya's second Christmas. She loves Santa!

My dude date was December 24th, and as I should have predicted based on my experience with Maya, that day came and went. So now I either walk this kid out, or she will be evicted on December 31st.

Maya is adamant about walking Sancho in the mornings.

Maya's first hair cut...

Almost due with baby #2

It's been a long, hard and eventful year- between my brother Benji passing away, my new job and a slightly unexpected pregnancy #2 ( due December 24th). Benji's sudden death has really hut us hard, yet there always seems to be a silver lining that shows me how lucky I am to have so many people that care and love me, I have food on my table and a roof over my head. To top it off, I have a wonderful family and I'm delighted to see if grow. Here are some shots from the last year or so...

In Sanibel, Fl

In Disney with the cousins

In Putney with her buddy Avery

Playing cards with Amy at Dartmouth's Second land grant 

Train ride in North Conway

First snow of the season

Surprise visit by Grandma Penny

Paul and Maya making me breakfast

Thanksgiving in CT

And now a few weeks/days from a new adventure.

I'm incredibly lucky for the life I lead, but it doesn't make it easier- I still miss you Dork.