Our newfound freedom as a family.
Andrew continues to get "themed" birthday parties. This time, it's at the Reston Community Center pool.
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I don't know what an "unbirthday party" is, really. It just looks like a party to me.
See more: AuPair "UnBirthday" Party
After many years riding his old Schwinn Continental, Bruce opted for a more modern "hybrid" bike.
See more: Bruce's Bike
With Rachel no longer living at home, we decided to try a vacation in Cancun as a family.
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There was this one time when we still had the van and could not find a hotel anywhere near St. Mary's Home. So,...KOA...right?
See more: Norfolk Camping
During this trip to visit Rachel in her new "home" at St. Mary's Home in Norfolk, VA, we got to see the new facility in Kempsville under construction.
See more: Norfolk in November
After Rachel started falling out of the daybed we had her in at our previous house in Reston, VA, Bruce designed this custom bed to keep her safe.
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During a visit with Rachel in March, Eileen got this idea to get Rachel's hair cut and donate the clippings to "Locks for Love".
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On a somewhat unplanned trip to St. Michael's, MD, Eileen and Bruce decided to turn it into a way to celebrate David's birthday.
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For a time, Andrew's best friend was Connor Cheung. His mom and brother had Thanksgiving dinner with us this year.
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January and February of 2003 became a transitional time for our family.
See more: Winter