Exciting News

I thought this deserved a separate post, since I didn't want it to get lost in my Florida ramblings :) The one downside of our Florida trip is that my brother won't be coming with us, and it just won't be the same without Austin there. I know you always hear people talk about sibling rivalry, siblings not being friends or drifting apart as they get older, etc. but honestly, Austin has been one of my best friends from the minute he was brought home from the hospital, and he still is, even though he's 24 and I'm almost 27 (yikes). Oh, sure, we had our moments (don't all kids?) but even now, as adults, we truly enjoy spending time together. And, he and Dan get along fantastically, so that's great. But yeah, I am a little down that he won't be coming with us, especially since we had been planning on it for the longest time.

Why is he not coming, you ask? Well, that's the good (no, the amazing part!) He just graduated from college in December, and a few days before Christmas (I remember it was the 19th, because it was the day we flew home), he got a call from one of his professors offering him an internship in Washington, D.C. with an ambassador!! How amazing is that? His professor was impressed with his extensive knowledge of foreign policy (Austin was a history major with a minor in legal studies) and she recommended him for this position. So, he flew out on Saturday and is already settling in! I am just so proud of him; I know this is going to be a great opportunity for him! (And, I texted him telling him he needs to find a wife there; what better place to find my next sister-in-law? ;))