Carissa's 21st Birthday

Today was Carissa's 21st birthday! In the days leading up to today, it just seemed like one more birthday coming--a milestone, to be sure--but this morning as I woke, I lay in bed with the realization that this too is one more very significant transition during a time filled with them.

Tonight we went to Mi Tierra, a local favorite Mexican restaurant, to celebrate. After dinner, they put a hat on her and seranaded her!

Then later we had the waitress take a picture of the three of us.

It was a fun time to be with Carissa, and Christina!

June 9, 2006