California visitor

Last week, we hosted a special guest. Our friend, Caitlin -- who Eric grew up with and now lives in Santa Barbara -- was spending her spring break on the East Coast. Caitlin stayed with us for two nights and will forever have a fan in Emilia.

Caitlin is a very special person. She is really smart and has a huge heart. She has traveled all over the world and spent a long time as a missionary in Niger. She now teaches Spanish at a Montessori school in Santa Barbara, so naturally we were trying to have her teach Emilia a few words during her visit.

Emilia took to Caitlin immediately. She was even saying, "ah man u, Caitlin" (I love you), which she barely says for us. They had a great time playing around the house...

And on Friday, Eric, Caitlin and Emilia went to Mount Vernon...

It was great to see Caitlin. We were all sad to see her leave!