Phew

I've just been saved from yet another extremely expensive "whoops." Last time the expensive "whoops" involved a diamond necklace from Hubs, which is now probably being enjoyed by a hotel maid somewhere in Munich. This time, it involved my fabulous SLR camera, which I realized that I had left at my going away party Saturday night. BUT. I've received word that it's safe, so PHEW.

Oh, now look at that handy little segue, which allows me so nicely to talk about my going away party. It consisted mostly of a horde of bellydancers taking over the Sahara restaurant for a mass inhalation of falafel, kebabs and wine. I was gifted with a number of gorgeous and heartfelt dances (just for me!!), and some amazing farewell speeches that I'll always remember. Needless to say, I came home with puffy eyes and much less makeup than earlier that evening.

I have been so amazingly blessed to have been part of this community. It's an experience I will never forget.

And now that the teary goodbyes have been said to my buddies, I can relax and enjoy our last two weeks in Alaska living with my parents.

Sof has handled the transition thus far like a champ, though that's not a surprise! It's especially no problem to have Grandma around to play with her all the time.

Speaking of Sofia, she's not a baby anymore! I just realized this the other day. She's a TODDLER. I turned my head for a minute, and poof! There's a little girl. A walking, semi-independent, babbling little girl who loves to play in forts and walk around with her blankie over her head. Amazing.