Bitter Sweet Meeting

Many of you already know that my (Erin's) aunt passed away in August after a long battle with cancer. It was a sad time for our family, but it wasn't without a silver lining. After a year and a half Megan finally was able to meet her Uncle Brian. Brian flew home from his Peace Corps assignment in Ukraine for our aunt's memorial service and to spend some time with the family, especially our Cousin David. He spent 2 weeks in the US, some of it in Yorba Linda, a week at Laguna Beach, and four days in Denver. Megan and Brian's first meeting was much to write home about, but after spending a few days at Laguna Beach hanging out together, she finally warmed up to him.

Summer Catch-up

So, because it's been so long since the last post here's a recap of the summer.


Lots of swimming. "Pool" is one of Megan's favorite words. Living right across from the pool with a view of it from our house, she knows exactly how to get there.
She's a little fish...who gets so excited she doesn't close her mouth when we put her under water.






There were many summer evenings out in the front riding bikes.
Mike starting stripping our kitchen cabinets recently, which means plenty of time in the garage.








Having a blast at the Church festival. She wants to climb all over but just isn't quite big enough to do it on her own.











Going to town on the corn on the cob.