Life according to Lu: Lately...

Since my 30th birthday, (which was 2 months ago) I still feel thirty, flirty and thriving...Thankfully more of my friends have gotten to celebrate this big milestone (and more to come) :) So...here's a recap of what has gone on since then... (December is a blur, so here is a fast recap...there was lots of christmas celebrations, I won second place in our cousin christmas exchange with an Obama chia pet, a ski trip to colorado with the fam which started with a road trip with Sarah involving a huge ice/snow storm, and an uneventful New Years Eve)...

In January, I started 2 more jobs (that makes 3 total if you are counting)! My life got complicated very fast! It has been incredible so far...gaining hours, getting experience and finding out what it means to be a counselor! I am really enjoying both of my counseling sites, which are very different, but are giving me lots of great experiences!

We celebrated Ali's birthday early (late January) because we weren't sure when Baby Boy Wood would make his debut (more on that below) and had such a fun time at Jorge's surprising her with Mexican food, a cake and a fun night with friends!

Jeff, Christina, Nel, Ali, Erin, Max and JaneAnn

On Valentine's Day, my little sister Kim got engaged to her love, George Hicks. They have been dating for about a year and a half and are both very successful professionals in DC. Our family got to spend some quality time in Colorado with this couple and it is apparent they are made for each other! They balance each other out really well, and he fits into our family so well! I am really looking forward to getting to know him better and have him as a brother in law!

Kim admiring her beautiful ring

The newly engaged couple celebrating

The planning has already begun! :) Ryan married in 2009, Kim in 2010, maybe 2011 will be my year? We will have to wait and see...I'm leaving it up to the Lord and His plan for my life...but it would be pretty cool, don't you think?!

And early this morning, 2:02am to be exact, this Yaya got a little "nephew"! Hamilton Paul Wood arrived and he is absolutely precious! He is so cute and I am already in love with him...as is everyone who has met him so far! His momma did a great job and thankfully, this baby came a lot faster than the last one! I got to spend the night with Kennedy last night and play with her this morning while Ali's parents went to the hospital. We had so much fun and I think she is going to be a great big sister! I am so blessed by my friendship with Ali and Nelson and getting to be Yaya to two of the cutest little kiddos around!