New Friend Laurel (Kate!)

I spent the last week with a "new" friend-- Laurel, the grown up! It was a lovely 3 days with her in Portland. Stayed in her first real apartment, visited her first non-student job and enjoyed watching her take care of the "family" of room mates. She was a super tour guide and found us some great things to eat... We had lots of fun conversations about kids books, and food, about Portland and home. And a couple hard conversations as well. All in all, I just love my new and improved Laurel and am looking forward to see what is ahead for her...