Circle of Life

When it rains it pours - or so they say. That's what's happening in our world anyway. . . .

Last night our beloved Uncle Tommy passed. He had been sick for a while and we saw the end was coming but it was still deeply saddening when it finally happened. And so, we are headed up to NY a few days earlier than originally planned to be with the family.

This does give us a few more days to enjoy being with people and being "home". This is especially good since the rest of the week is filled with even more events. Thursday we will spend time with the Martins for Turkey Dinner which we are very much looking forward to. They aren't my in-laws (other than Danielle) but they are pretty darn close and I love when we get to spend time with them. And yay for not having to cook - mom and ed could use the break!

Saturday we will join our Raleigh friends in LI to celebrate their marriage. We are glad to be able to incorporate our travel plans with their happy day. And an excuse to get a cute pregnant outfit to party in!

Sunday will be my baby shower that I am very excited about. Family and friends will gather with us to celebrate Baby Trend. It will be a nice way to spend the day and end the week with the family.

As Leo pointed out this morning, we are faced with all these different events that really are the circle of life - from death to birth. We are sad to say goodbye to Uncle Tom but very grateful to be able to have so much more to celebrate.