October

So I ended up taking Elise home for the reunion. It was a little bit stressful. The weekend was just too short for that kind of trip I think. But, she got to see her grandparents and Auntie Mona and Dave as well as Sarah and Alexa and Hop, so I think it was worth it. The reunion itself was a lot of fun and I was so happy to see dear friends whom I have not seen in awhile. My attempt to surprise Jeremy and Fawn went sour however, I guess more people read this blog than I had thought!! Oh well! Hopefully next time I see them they have Brennan with them. I cannot wait to see that little man!

We ended up not being able to go to Albuquerque for the balloon festival because Jay had to go to Nashville for the debate. Maybe next year! I did get to see some great balloons as White Sands however.



Elise is still growing and changing every day. Sometimes I have my moments where I want to go back to work, and then she smiles at me and I think, "How could I ever leave her?" She is such a great baby and we are truly blessed. Oh and did I tell you all that she is sleeping 12 hours a night now? She sleeps sometimes until 9:30!!! I usually wake her by 8, but man does she like to sleep!

I am heading back to IL again next month for some possible reconstructive surgery to repair some damage from childbirth..then my mom will come down here for 2 weeks to help me with Elise while I heal.

Hope everyone, wherever you are, is doing well! We miss you all and love you very much!

Lauren, Jay and Elise (and Attila and Gus too!)