The Rele-Return

(L-R) Cameron, Maya, Theresa, me, Madilyn and Adam, who is moving to New Zealand

I recently returned to the Relevant offices where I used to work to record a reunion podcast in honor of one of my former coworkers’ last day. I had a blast and Madilyn did too. She was given a tour of the office while sitting in a rolly office chair, fed snacks, and given lots of love. She was wearing a shirt Maya had given her for her birthday.

To hear the podcast, you can subscribe to the Relevant podcast through iTunes, or visit their site. Check the middle of the page. My interview portion is toward the end of the podcast.

(A few Relevant podcast listeners follow this blog and I say a hearty hello to you, my friends.)

Madilyn & Sydney growing up!

Madilyn and Sydney got a chance to hang out and play at church while their mommies stayed for singing practice. We were rehearsing for a funeral for a 16-year-old boy in our church who was tragically killed in a car accident Friday morning. It was tough.

Sydney is about three months older than Madilyn and is walking and running so fast! She has also perfected the art of smiling, which you will see below.

Our friend Eleanor sneaks a hug in while she and her mom prepared the sanctuary for the funeral.

Pretty in Pink

This is Madilyn the day of the Jeff’s work cookout at his new principal’s house two Saturdays ago.

Btw, Madilyn’s hairbow is from our friend Tracy, who is now making these kinds for sale. So cute!

Madilyn Discovers Purses

Madilyn has never really paid much attention to purses. She doesn’t often see me with one, I guess, since we carry the diaper bag. Saturday night Alison and Gordy treated us to a fancy dinner, so Ginger came over to babysit. I came out dressed with a cute little purse (which Alison gave me) and Madilyn was transfixed. Once I put the purse down, she promptly picked it up and has played with it almost non-stop for three days now. She loves it. I got out another little purse for her (the one I wore on my wedding day … except I didn’t really wear it … who needs a purse on your wedding day?) and she plays with both of them. Here are some snapshots.

Showing daddy her new purses. I just got Madilyn the monogrammed diaper cover you see her wearing here from Etsy.com.