In the past month...

...ok, it's been over a month, so here's a rundown:

1) We took our yearly family vacation to Tybee Island (Savannah, GA) with the Davis family. Two years ago, there were no great-grandkids. Last year, there were three. This year: FIVE (thanks to the dynamic duo, Super Stephan and Mighty Marcus). As it happens with little ones around, it was sometimes more stressful than relaxing, but we enjoyed the water, the views, the walks, and the family. Mia traveled well, making the ~12 hour trip in one day, each way. Good for her!

2) We painted our living room, and partly up the stairwell to the third floor. Partly in that it's very tall and we didn't have time to finish. I have no motivation now - that's not good.

3) Work has definitely kicked back into gear, with Board meetings, more tasks, and lots of changes (and it's an election year, so the politicking is undeniable).

4) Mia has grown more and more - 2 inches, in fact, in the last 3 months. She's saying a number of words, signing a LOT of words, giving the sweetest smiles and kisses, and becoming much more independent. She loves the outside and takes Mommy on walks to the playground almost every day.

5) We're on a short vacation to Richmond. I have a conference tomorrow and Tuesday, and the girls decided to join me. We've done some exploring, retracing old steps, and now the little one is napping. We're sitting in a little corner alcove down the hall from our room, and thankfully there's free wireless internet (to keep up with Fantasy Football). Which leads to #...

6) ...the Redskins are 2-0 !!?? People questioned the signing of Jason Campbell when the 'Skins had two "viable" QBs. People questioned his ability, said he hadn't done all that well at Auburn throughout his career (although his last year was amazing) - I always thought he had potential. He's still learning the ropes, but he has poise, strength, and a HUGE arm. If you can overthrow Santana Moss 50 yards down field, you have a strong arm. Quite a change from our 35 year-old Brunell who couldn't hit 25 yards consistently.

So that's life in a nutshell. I'm sure pictures will be forthcoming, but in a few days.