The Newest Optimist


Happy New Year!

Liam and I are taking a bit of a break from blogging to spend time with the newest Education Optimist-- Annie Lucille Rae Goldrick! Annie joined our family on January 2, 2010, and is already a vigorous contender for the title of newest blogger in the family. She is a strong girl (weighing in at nearly 8 1/2 pounds) and has plenty to say on nearly every topic.

Expect us to return in a week or two...in the meantime, enjoy life! We sure are.

Sara

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