So, here we are. It’s been 90 weeks since we drove out of our driveway in Sandy, bound for new experiences and a unique chapter of our life by moving to Europe. We started another chapter when we returned to the U.S. last summer. A LOT has happened since then, and we have been blessed to spend tons of time with family and friends across the country. The last ten months have been such a precious season to reconnect, to celebrate, and to mourn with those we love. Now, it’s time to close that chapter and open another — time for another adventure!
We have spent the last two weeks here in Utah with exploits exciting and not so much so. Here’s a list of some of the fun (and a bit of “not-so-fun”)…
- Sorting through Max’s things
- Swiss cookies with Mikelle
- Colonoscopy
- Dinners with friends (thanks for the great time Margaret, Kathy and Dave, Emily and Kevin, the Guertler family, and to all my ballet friends!)
- Vaccinations
- House projects
- Scanning family photos
- Taxes & financial fun
- Gingerbread waffles
- Mammogram
- Shopping for travel gear
- An amazing steak dinner
- Facetime and calls with kids and grandkids
- Attempting to make plans and bookings
- Hiking and taking walks
It’s been a great month and we have really enjoyed being here. When I check in next week, it will be from the Mediterranean! We’re excited to get back to our travels, but we will miss “home” and our people. Have a great week!
Nobody Expects…
If your first thought was, "the Spanish Inquisition", then you're in the right place :D. This was our last week in the States and we spent it in expected and unexpected ways. The expected was spending time with Lauren's family. We did a few more projects in the house...
Country Roads
We made it to Lauren's house! It was good to drive up their bumpy little road and to squeeze our West Virginia crew. It's been a pretty laid-back week. We worked on a few projects at Lauren's place (shelves in the laundry room and pantry and battling a population of...
Reality Bites
On Monday, we packed the car, bid farewell to Alex's family and drove away. We were bound for Lauren & Bo's place in West Virginia. About an hour later, in rural Illinois, the car alerts started going off, the car started to behave strangely, and by the time we...
I’m so thankful we could see you guys and share a yummy meal and rich conversation. Cheers to your next adventure!
Always a joy to see you guys. It looks like you had a great time in Southern Utah! ♥️