i'm home in MD...for a time. it has been GREAT to have a break from classes, although i think i'll be ready to get back into the groove next month. Maia's had a blast with all her relatives. at least thats how it seems... and her relatives have had a great time with her.
flying in was not the easiest thing. maia just wanted to look around and greet the passengers of our small plane. she was tired, but sleep just wouldn't come. about forty minutes outside of Philly, we began our descend on the city of brotherly love. it was then that maia saw fit to stop her fretting. all spread out before us was the blackness of night burning with infinite number. the plane tilted and the ground became our night sky. the incandescent stars below wooed her to themeselves. a snapshot embedded into her father's skull, sure to remain for many years after.
slowly we began our landing. it would be the beginning of many adventures. reuniting with loved ones, deepening relationships, and several restless nights and late car rides to encourage a young child to sleep. we have shared many meals, smiles, conversations and laughs. soon we must return to our alternate reality called st. louis.
so to those whom we were unable to greet, we wish you many blessings. and if you did not receive our Christmas newsletter, but would like a copy, please drop a line and let me know. we'd love to hear from you.
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