Reunions and the Upper Peninsula

Reunions and the Upper Peninsula

At the beginning of September, Aaron and I made a trip back to the US. It was our first time being back together in over a year. We spent two weeks there and boy were we busy! Between appointments, seeing friends and family, a baby shower, selling Aaron's truck, and a long weekend to God's Country (also known as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan), we barely had any downtime. But being back there made me realize that I miss Michigan much more than I thought.

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Going Home

Going Home

Tomorrow morning, we load up our small car with 4 giant suitcases and carry on's to head to the airport, park the car, and get on a plane bound for Detroit, Michigan. To say we are excited is the understatement of the century. Just over a year ago, we were going though this same process, but in reverse - boarding a plane bound for Frankfurt. We are headed back for our ''long'' vacation this year: two weeks in the beautiful, glorious, water-surrounded, family and friends filled, state of Michigan. Eek! So excited!

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A Wedding and 'Merica

A Wedding and 'Merica

It's been a while since we last posted, but there was a good reason for it.  I promise.  Aaron was in Washington until last Saturday and I was in Michigan this past weekend to two close friends tie the knot.  I am so glad that I was able to be there to celebrate with them.  Cari was a beautiful bride and Murray seemed so excited to be marrying the love of his life.

The other awesome part about this last weekend?  Seeing my sisters and being in 'Merica!  Some of them I had seen in the past couple of months, the others I hadn't seen in quite a while.  I realized how much I miss them all and miss having friends close by

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