I took this photo in our backyard a few years ago. (It’s too early for the lilies to make an appearance here just yet.)

Kiddie is the model in the house. She doesn’t shy away from the camera (like, say, Lily).

Seven years goes by so fast! I love you, Kris!

Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri
March 2008

Last month I traveled to St. Louis for a conference, and stayed at a hotel that had the most amazing views of the Gateway Arch.

Now, I grew up just two hours away from St. Louis, and have visited there too many times to count. And even though I’ve been up and down the arch, it’s still pretty amazing to look at.

While I was in St. Louis, I also had the chance to hang out with my cousin Neil. (I’d show you the photographic evidence of that visit, but it’s not pretty. It was late. We were tired. I was recovering from a cold. Neil had put in a gazillion hours at work that week. And we might have consumed some alcohol. I’ll leave it at that.) I hadn’t seen Neil since our trip to Vietnam last year, so it was good to reconnect and have fun!

I haven’t picked up the sticks and yarn since last month. I simply haven’t had the desire. Those “anniversary socks” I was going to knit Kris for our anniversary? Ain’t gonna happen.

*sigh*