Alexis

So. Almost five years since London. Does it seem longer than that to anyone else?

Last August Gabe and I left the Prov and moved back to Las Vegas for a good/cheap housing opportunity and to be close to family. Certainly the most exciting thing to happen in our house in the last two years was the birth of our son just this past April. Heidi and I almost had twin Maxes because Max was one of our top name choices, but we decided we couldn't give our son the same name as my father-in-law's dog. So, we named him Theodore after my great-great-great-great grandfather (Ted Williams and Theo Epstein of the Boston Red Sox didn't hurt in Daddy's eyes). We call him Theo, and we think he's pretty cute.

Other than that, I FINALLY finished my thesis and will graduate with my English MA in a few weeks (Thank you Phil!). Right now I am a full-time momma looking for a part-time teaching gig. Gabe is working very hard as a store manager/new EQP/new Dad and is applying to MBA programs this year.

Can't wait to see what all of you are up to. You can blogstalk me at: lexoncabbagesandkings.blogspot.com.

Kristen L.

I honestly can't believe it's been five years since London. It feels like just yesterday. Sigh.

I'm not sure a whole lot has changed since my last update, but here goes: My husband Jason and I are living in Portland, OR while Jason gets his doctorate in Physical Therapy. He will graduate next May (finally!) and then who knows where we'll be! We've loved exploring and getting to know our new home and we're hoping to stay put for the long haul. I'm still working at Nike, just plugging away for our little family, which now includes a Mini Schnauzer named Fritz. One highlight of the last year was going to Las Vegas in March where I met up with Caroline and Lisa for an impromptu girl's weekend/baby shower for Lex. Now if only we could meet in London next time! (Girls, forgive me for this picture...) I've just started a blog, so if anyone would like to keep in touch, visit me at pdxgoughs.blogspot.com.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Love Kristen

Heidi

Hello London peeps-

Since the last update, I continued to work full time at the newspaper and enjoyed living in the Reno-Tahoe area. Last month we moved to Las Vegas where my husband is completing his third and fourth year of medical school through the University of Nevada (years one and two were in Reno). We are still adjusting to the heat!

My biggest news is that in April we added a baby boy to our family. His name is Max and he is the sweetest thing we have ever experienced! He was actually born on my birthday- what are the chances? Being in labor on one's birthday is not the most fun thing but the outcome was such a thrill. I am now loving staying home with Max and also doing some freelance work online for my former employer. Life is good. I miss London and think of our time there frequently. In December I met up with Lindsey and Jen for lunch in Sacramento. Linds was in the states for the holidays. It was a nice afternoon. I also see Abby frequently on my visits to Utah. Someday we need to plan a reunion in London! I hope to hear from you all soon!

-Heidi