Author: Nathan Gilbert

Our household relies a lot on family and friends when it comes to help with our children. From making sure they are where they need to be, to checking that they are in the right clothes for whatever themed “day” there is at school, there is a lot that goes into keeping things running smoothly. […]

This year’s election stands as one of the most contentious with two of the most unpopular candidates in history. While the campaigning is certainly providing plenty of material for late night talk show hosts, Saturday Night Live, and cable news channels, the impact of the winning candidate concerns many Americans.

Two weekends ago, the entire Meridian family headed out to Airlie in Warrenton, VA for our “second annual” picture session. The purpose was twofold; 1) to get updated pictures for our website and office, and 2) have some nice photos for our Christmas cards each year. As far as family pictures go, things

This past Sunday, Sarah and I (and spouses) were fortunate enough to be part of The Copper Circle dinner at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. We had some delicious food from Avalon Caterers and met some very nice and generous donors to The Center. Meridian Financial Partners sponsored the dinner portion

So we usually post our blogs on Tuesdays—and I had every intention of completing this week’s blog on time—but yesterday, I simply forgot about it.  Our dog got sick and had to be taken to the vet unexpectedly, one kid needed a hard to find school supply for this morning, and one needed a soccer […]

If you don’t know already, I love to play golf, so I apologize again for making so many references to golf. But, after a long weekend of beautiful weather (even though we need rain!), golf is certainly on my mind. There are lots of golf expressions out there, and in some ways, the sport* has […]

Every year, we return to the same condo at Sandbridge Beach—we enjoy the same activities as the year before, and we eat at the same favorite restaurants.  It may sound boring, but our familiarity with the accommodations and the area relieves the stressful unknown of going somewhere new. The comfort of the known is

Ryan Lochte – Not Robbed at Gunpoint in Rio I will admit to using Ryan Lochte’s name as somewhat of an attention grabber. I will also admit to following his “story” at the Olympics in Rio quite closely. He is certainly the villain du jour for the moment and it seems deservedly so. If you aren’t […]

This is Milo, our new puppy.   He is a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, often abbreviated to “Swissy”.  He is still a little baby, just having turned three months old.  We are enjoying him at home and around Meridian, but we are gearing up to go on a long beach trip without him.  So, we have […]