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Carrie 6 months

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Height: 26" Weight: 15lbs 7oz ...and totally happy. All the time. Smiles at everyone, scoots on her belly around the room (backwards), grabs for stuff, laughs, giggles. I remember why 6 months is my favorite age. She is too darn cute. We adore her immensely.

Carrie Swimming-first time!

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Here is Carrie in the pool for the first time (at the Mauer's). Let's just say she isn't the "fish" that Charlie and Adam are. She would prefer to sit on the sidelines and watch the action.

Saying Goodbye

I am excited to be back as a family again. It has been a challenging 4 months. With that said, I am sad about leaving, especially my house. I think I am dreading the last night in the place that I have called home for almost 6 years. I am sad about leaving the memories of bringing two beautiful kids home here. I am sad that it will be our last couple days sitting on the porch and watching the kids come down from school and waving to Dan as he passes by or stops and says hi. I am sad that the only place Charlie has ever known will now be a distant memory for him as I am sure he will quickly adapt to his new life.  I am sad about leaving people who I may not see again...my piano kids, my students, colleagues. I will greatly miss my beautiful nieces and nephews who have grown into amazing adults. But, then I remember, they are moving on with their lives as well. They have minimal years left before they step out  somewhere new.  I will miss our trees. So silly, but the new ho...