Summer of Reunions

That's exactly what this summer has been and it's been great.

On Memorial Day weekend, Dana, Martin, and baby, Leslie and Steve and I reunited for a surprise house-warming visit at the Hendersons' new lake house. We had a weekend full of baby cuddles, hiking, and good old times. We all went for a hike in search of a waterfall, but found ourselves on a buggy, muddy, humid, manure-filled path on which we gave up on the waterfall. The next day, just the girls headed out for a hike up to Amicalola Falls with the pups. Best part about this hike was our pitstop at the lodge for a Smoky Mountain view, food and drinks before wandering back down the mountain. I've never laughed so hard on a hike before.

Father's Day Weekend was spent with the Ross fam (Dad's side with his brother and all their family) at a Silver Springs cabin. Addie that could be found attached to my hip during our whole wedding was found in the same spot this day. I loved catching up with cousins and playing with their munchkins.

Next came the 10 year high school reunion where I had a surprisingly good time. Hadn't planned on going at all until a couple friends flew in from Boston and DC for it. Interesting catching up with everyone and seeing how everyone's changed/stayed the same. Also bizarro drinking beers with the teachers. It's blowing my mind to think how much can happen in a decade.

Lastly, I got to visit this family that I nannied for back in the day-- I watched the youngest when she was an infant, the middle is going into middle school, and the oldest a track star in high school. Time is outa control.

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