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This was in my Instagram stories this morning, but I just want to have visual proof for forever that even though I forgot my gym shoes, I didn't wuss out. I've been getting up at 5am to work out for the last three weeks and I'm somehow still alive.

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[ELIJAH]

I know we're planning to go to the Masquerade next Saturday evening, but do you have any plans earlier in the day?

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Hello, you all. I love 2019, don't you?

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FRIENDS & FAMILY

I'm so sorry for all of the secretiveness and Alex and my disappearing acts, but I promise it's all been for a very good reason. Almost two weeks ago, a wonderful woman asked to meet us based on the file that was created when Alex and I became an active family. She wanted to find out if we could be the right parents for her two beautiful nieces and, this morning, she chose us. We couldn't say much before, both because there was a process we needed to follow, and also because we didn't know until today that this would be a reality, so we hope you'll all forgive us for having to keep this one close to our chests.

We've spent spent every day since Christmas with her and the girls, letting them get to know us and, quite frankly, falling absolutely and utterly in love with both of them. So, tomorrow, we will be moving forward with the process and, on Tuesday, Alex and I will be coming home with our daughters: Alice Nicole (3) and Ava Marie (4 months). We'll share pictures once we're home and will start introducing each of you to them in the coming weeks.

Our hearts are full today, and we are so incredibly blessed. ♥

Alright, Dunhaven. Some of you might be wondering what the construction is going on where the old feed store used to be. Well, after way too long trying to secure the necessary permits, wrapping up loose ends, and finding the right team, Marshall Consulting is officially under way. I've spent years working at a firm in DC as one of the consultants who goes into various businesses, assesses their processes and situations, and makes recommendations for various types of change in their organization. I decided it was time to take my expertise and the nest egg I'd built from my career and bring my own business and headquarters here to Dunhaven, which has always been my ultimate goal.

We're looking at March 1 for the Grand Opening and will have several positions available for anyone looking for work. Training will be provided, so no experience is necessary. More details will be provided about career opportunities in the coming weeks as we get our website to go live, but if you want me to forward you information when it's available, let me know.

Thanks for bearing with me in the meantime. Construction noises are annoying, so thank you to my neighbors for being patient while we get this done as quickly as possible.

I don't know, Dunhaven, 2019 seems to be a pretty good year already.

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I think a Star Wars marathon is in my future.

[Morrighan]
Since you told me yours, want to hear mine?

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Last week the eye doctor told me I'm getting old. Today I picked up the evidence. ( Cut for image! )

FAMILY & FRIENDS

In much better and unrelated news -- Annie told you all about the steps that we've been taking toward parenthood in the last handful of months and we wanted to give you a happy update. We found out today that we've been approved and we'll be moving forward in the process as being considered for adoption. It's still a game of waiting, which we've gotten pretty good at, if I do say so myself, but it's honestly less of a step and more of a leap. We're really hopeful.

We also wanted to thank you all for being so present and patient as we worked through all of this. As strong as Annie and I are together, we both know that we are incredibly lucky to have a support system like you guys.

ZOYA

Do you have plans next Saturday?

[ELIJAH]

If Vivian (the blonde, leggy one) calls or texts you out of the blue, that's undoubtedly my fault and I'm not sure yet if I'm sorry or not.

[ALEX AND MIKHAIL]

Even if it's a lie, tell me that moving back to Dunhaven wasn't the second stupidest decision I ever made.

WHO: Zoya Nikolaeva Marshall
WHEN: Saturday morning.
WHERE: Community Trust Bank
SUMMARY: Zoya goes in to open an account and meets someone unexpected.
WARNINGS: Feels.

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63.

[OOC: Warning: Probably spoilers for EITA in the comments.]

I bet you all were thinking, "Oh, good. Charlie is going to stop asking random questions about our dream lives because it's an uncomfortable and awkward topic most of the time." HA HA. No, not quite. I'm too curious for my own good and I think, eventually, all of this information will be of use to us. So here's the next topic for discussion for all you second-life dreamers out there!

What is the best part about your dream life? What is the worst?

You can answer anonymously, or not. Totally up to you.

ALEX, ANNIE, MIKHAIL, LUCY, EVAN, CASSIA, JILLIAN, ZOYA, ELIAS, LYRA, NICK, OCEANA (please lmk if I forgot anyone!!)

I know this is extremely late notice, but Bash and I would like to invite you to join us on Saturday, October 20 at Northwind Stables to celebrate the two of us getting married with dinner at Bash's our house afterward. You're welcome to bring a plus one, if you'd like, but we are intending to keep this very, very small, so we just ask that you let us know before you extend the invitation. We hope each of you can be there!

ALEX & ANNIE

Alex, we were wondering if maybe you could do one of those online certificate things where you get ordained and can marry us? If you're up for it.

And, Annie, we were hoping that you might be willing to make a bundt cake for our wedding cake? Again, I know it's last moment, so of course I'll help however I can, if you're willing to do it.

CASSIA & JILLIAN

I hope this is okay. I know we're still getting there, but the only dream I've really had about my wedding since before I even knew Bash existed was that I wanted you both there. Wherever we are with each other right now, I don't want to look back on the day and have any regrets. I'd regret it if I didn't tell you both that I want you there.

VIOLET

Hi! I was wondering if, perhaps, you'd be interested in and able to provide a couple of simple flower arrangements for a very, very small wedding (less than 20 people) on Saturday? And, regardless of the answer, you should come and bring your husband. If you want. It'll be at Northwind Stables.

EVAN

Don't be mad.

[MIKHAIL AND LUCY]

If either of you need anything, let me know and I’ll bring it into the city asap.

[ELIJAH]

My father is in town. Well, my parents. Hopefully not for more than a few days. [...] I thought it couldn’t hurt to let you know.

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FRIENDS & FAMILY

We're having a baby!