Birthdays Together

We celebrated Julia's 30th birthday and my 55th birthday this weekend. It was so special to have Julia and Benjamin here and to spend time with family and friends. We showed them the new house at 2201 Observatory PL, NW, and Julia arrived early enough to play pickleball with the family! We're so blessed and thankful. 

More Pickleball and Birthday Fun

Julia and Benjamin played pickleball, saw The Odyssey, and enjoyed crepes with friends. Jules volunteered at the local food bank and made a friend. :) She has successfully built a network of friends wherever she has lived.

On the home front, we celebrated Tony's birthday--in style, with a deep-fried turkey (of course), ribs, and many delicious sides. 

Celebrations in DC

Julia came to DC, and we packed in a lot! We celebrated our 25th anniversary as a family; played pickleball; got (more) ear piercings; scored a dress for her bachelorette weekend at Aritzia, had hair salon appointments; had dinner with Jessie, Emma, and Michael; and celebrated Father's Day. It was so much fun to have her around.

My manager (green dress) is retiring, so we attended a party for her in McLean without Julia. :( Also pictured are the Sarrges golfing at the lake.

Minneapolis Visit

Julia has left Fairbanks for somewhat better weather in Minneapolis. She is visiting friends, which of course includes an epic steak night with Sam and Hannah and many other good eats with Wes, Tatiana, Anne, Matt, Jerry, Sanath, and Ally (to mention a few)!

On the home front, Brenda has settled back in DC with her pets Abbey and Indy. It’s so nice to have her less than a mile away and working at the World Bank Group. Steven caught up with Aaron for coffee. We enjoyed a chill Valentine's Day and special cards from our GT daughter, Elizabeth!