Can you believe it is August already???

Hi all!

I am currently avoiding work. I really, really don't like working on the weekends. It just seems cruel.

I hope everyone is doing well. It seems everyone is really busy. Probably the consequence of being 30-plus.

Things have been kinda crazy around here lately. The weirdest thing happened at my parents' house the other night. Apparently, a 16-year-old girl was abducted right in front of their house around 11 p.m. on Friday. She was later found alive. Thank god! I hope she is okay. I was shocked that it could happen there. I always assumed my parents' home was safe. I liked having that illusion.

Salome Alea

(Gosh, I hope I remembered that middle name right.)


I think Valerie is a little swamped with baby duty right now, so I'm taking it upon myself to post a couple photos for her. I don't think she'll mind. (Though maybe she's just ignoring posts that address her as Val.... hahaha! I don't think she's crazy about that one.)

Anyway, here in all her cuteness is Miss Salome when she was just a few days old, one with the big brother, and one of the amazing mom herself. :D


She was born July 2. (Funny thing, it's one day before Cindy's birthday and Ephraim was born one day before mine! Happy belated birthday Cindy!! Valerie and I talked about doing a post for your birthday but somehow that never materialed. Hope it was a great day anyway!)

Yeah Val!

Just a quick note to say CONGRATULATIONS on the wonderful little addition to your family. I'm so happy for you. You look beautiful in the pictures. I can't wait to read about it in your future blogs. Elena and I are in Rochester for Eastman summer school. School has never been so hard, and I'm trying my best to do it all. At least it won't last long and I'll be back in Florence eating yummy ice cream in mid-august. I hope everyone is doing well. love, Wendy