celebrations

spring holds so many things to celebrate, and this year especially! boston has finally emerged from the cloak of death that is new england winter. trees are budding, robins are hopping along the freshly cut grass, and life is once again triumphant after all! i've put away the winter coat in exchange for the new, trendy spring jacket; i've broken out the flip-flops; and i am very much looking forward to working through the summer because it means that there will not be quite so many professors around asking me to clear copier queues. but in much more exciting news, this spring is just full of happiness:

• my nephew jesse's birthday is coming up soon, and he'll be taking his first trip to disney world. i'm so excited for him and for amy and jared as they get to witness his enthusiasm. i just love that kid!
• this spring brought another nephew into my life: josiah, who i got to meet last saturday, and who i absolutely adore. he is a beautiful baby, and i love him to pieces.
• megan's pregnancy is also going well, and she found out yesterday that her little banana baby is a girl!! i am so thrilled to have a niece in the works, and i promise to do my very best to spoil her rotten.
• with all these new nephews and niece, i have two sisters who get to celebrate their first mothers' day as mothers. the road to motherhood has been long and full of ups and downs for both of them, so i am so excited for them to actually get to enjoy this holiday for the first time in years.
• and speaking of birth and celebrations, jason's birthday is tomorrow!! so everyone, be sure to wish him a happy 25th birthday!
  

happy spring to you all! go outside and get some fresh air. :o)