Kyle's birthday last month

He found Fig Newtons along his treasure hunt (and obviously we like to watch "House"). Unfortunately Kyle's big present, a new guitar, was delayed from the manufacturer so it didn't arrive until last week.

Seventeen candles and a carrot cake with yummy cream cheese frosting. I was a little "boo hoo" because next year he'll be at college for his big 18th birthday and I won't be able to celebrate with him.

And so begins the Burke kid birthday season marathon.

Still Here

Still in Poland. Still waiting for Tim's next assignment to be released. Still waiting for the rest of Kyle's college decision letters to arrive (UT Austin is a yes). Kind of frustrating to be on the brink of life-changing choices but not know what those choices are. Makes it impossible to do anything other than wait.

And wait.

And wait.