Baby Carson

Yesterday Nathan and I finally met Brooke and Shaun's new baby, Carson. (Baba, you met Brooke and Shaun at my wedding, remember? Shaun said he wanted you to come visit Atlanta and that he'd have a bbq in your honor! Get down here!)

I mean, really, how cute can you get? He just LOVED Nathan, too. Every time I held him, he'd squirm and cry, but as soon as I'd pass him to Nathan, he'd relax and fall asleep!

He was so tiny, but had long long legs. You can tell he's going to be a tall boy, and I can't wait to watch him as he grows. And now I'm even more excited for my nephew to arrive this summer!

Charlottesville 2009

Yikes! It's been too long since I've updated you on what I've been up to. Honestly, Nathan and I have been working a lot. But, I've made sure to have a little fun as well.

Getting together with the girls in Charlottesville was amazing. We had a bachelorette for Mel and a baby shower for Jenny, which was a fun-and funny-combination.

Unfortunately, my camera was dead for half the weekend, but here is a cute shot of Jenny with her new baby bag.

I want to go back!

House Hunters

Nathan and I are starting the process of buying a home. By starting the process, I mean: Spending hours each night after work online, looking at houses we like, talking about houses non-stop, and for me, obsessively watching HGTV. We went to a few open houses last weekend, which was the first time we actually entered a property.

The whole thing is scary!

The good news for us is that there are a ton of houses for sale and we are in no rush at all. So, let's just see how it goes. Of course I will keep you updated!

6 Months

Today, Nathan and I have been married for 6 months.

Half a year went by so quickly...and every moment of it has been WONDERFUL.

Gainfully Employed

The economy is a mess, both here and abroad, and every week unemployment numbers keep getting higher and higher. As new negative reports come out, it's like a snowball effect-people get scared and things get worse. So today, I'm happy to report some good news on behalf of two dear friends. It's my little way of putting some optimism back out there. Start hiring again, people!

Brian just accepted a job offer as the Director of Corporate Development for a company in Milwaukee. He is going to RUN that place, you just see.

A toast to Brian!

Next up: My dear Marisa, who just got a summer internship offer from Amex. Here's the deal with Ris. She wanted Amex from the beginning. Only applied to Amex. Only interviewed with Amex. Just found out she got the job. Talk about efficient!

(bad pic of me and Riss!)

Hooray all around!

Wintry Mix

One of the benefits of living in Atlanta is that it never really gets THAT cold. Especially after living in the frozen tundra that is Boston in the wintertime, Atlanta feels positively balmy in comparison.

Not this week, though.

Okay, I know that the majority of the country right now is frozen into their homes, clinging to the radiator. It's not nearly as bad here as it is, say, in Chicago. But let me just post this picture of Nathan in front of a fountain in our courtyard and leave it at that.

Best kid in the Land

My wonderful brother Arya spent a few days with us in Atlanta on the way back to Boston from Colombia. He traveled down there over his school winter break to visit Ana Maria, a friend from high school. He is now so tan and well rested, and spent most of today sitting on my balcony trying to absorb any last rays of sun before flying up to Boston (it's freezing and snowing up there, poor kid). I wish we lived closer together so that I could see him all the time!

Last night we all had dinner at JTC Kitchen.

Tan brother and pale sister:



He'll be back down in March...I can't wait. Miss him already.