2030

Last night, we took the money we have in Margot's savings account and transferred it to a 529 plan for our little cherub who can't say a whole lot more than "Mama". It feels weird to be thinking about college when she's still wearing diapers, drinking out of a bottle, and crawling.

We signed the paperwork and mailed in the first of what will probably amount to countless deposits
 to come. After reading through all of the options and various tables, it blew my mind to see that even if we save $100 per month for the next 18 years (at 7% interest rate), we may still not have enough to pay for Margot's college. Wow... I guess this is why they tell you to "start early". 

It feels good to at least be doing what we can for her. My only hope is that when Margot is ready for college (in 2030?), we look back and are thankful that we started saving when we did.

On The Move

 Margot is becoming a determined little girl when it comes to crawling, standing, and trying to walk. Everyday, she's moving a little faster and is more opinionated about where she wants to be and what she wants to be playing with.

 

She's also dancing while she stands, and has just started practicing walking with her red wagon that has a bar she can hold on to as she pushes it. More to come!

Claire Janice

Welcome to the world, Claire Janice Warburton!

Our friends Jenn and Will Warburton welcomed their daughter Claire Janice into the world on Monday, September 17th in Alexandria, VA. I'm sure her big brother Graeme will take good care of her in the years to come. 

We can't wait to meet Claire so soon!

Our Weekend

Auntie Holly

Here are Margot and Holly, hanging out last Sunday night.

 

Holly and Lock had us over for a yummy Sunday dinner and I snapped this pic on their back patio.

Oh Margot...you really out did yourself with the double breasted cashmere sweater!

Thanks Auntie Kelley!

9 Months

 Margot is on the move! This month, Margot figured out crawling and is now interested in standing up a lot of the time. She has a few play tables that she uses to stabilize herself, and she likes to press all the lovely buttons that play music and make sounds. She has also started dancing when she hears music and clapping at just about everything. Mama is still her favorite word, though we're working on Dada, too.

 Baby girl is chewing on anything she can get her hands on so we've started giving her some teething biscuits, carrots, and a freezable teething ring for fun. Still only 4 teeth, but I'm sure a few more are on the way soon!

Can you tell I have fun dressing this little munchkin?

Sailor Girl

 

We snapped a few pics of Margot "before school" this morning. Despite the fact that she's fighting a nasty cold which has left her coughing, sneezing, and with puffy eyes, she was in a good mood.