Halloween Weekend

Julia and Megan, her roommate and friend, took pictures in front of the UAF sign. Megan passed her defense last week and is now a PhD working at UAF. For Halloween, they went to a bar with Edward and Frank. The boys dressed up as Kung Fu Panda. They also went to a ski swap, and she got some snowshoes. Also shown is her treadmill. 

On the home front, we went trick-or-treating with my friend Magda and her kids. They were dressed up like the Bluey family. On Saturday, we saw Zoey's Perfect Wedding with the Sarrges--very entertaining. And--news flash--Mom has arrived in Seoul! It looks beautiful.

Last Week of Family Time

Julia returned from the UK for a final week in DC before heading back to Fairbanks (see picture of what she returned to—snow!). We had visits with her sister Emma and boyfriend Michael, Meme and the Sarrges, and Cecily. We cheered Ethan at the start of the Bellringer cancer fundraising event — a 25-mile ride! Julia helped with a puzzle (from Emma), which I sadly completed after she left. But, she'll be back for Thanksgiving. :) 

Caps, Wedding, Play

Back from Alabama, Julia went with the Sarrges to watch the Capitals beat Tampa Bay in overtime. Exciting and fun times! Then she headed to the UK for a wedding in Nottingham (congrats Vy and Matt). She reconnected with friends from the University of Leeds. She'll have one more week here before returning to Fairbanks.

Here in DC, we saw Disarming Girls, a play based on the true story of how three women became unexpected heroes in the Dutch resistance against the Nazis during World War II.

R.I.P. Peanut Butter

On Saturday, we said our final goodbyes to our sweet, bambino cat Peanut Butter. He was 9 years old and taken by cancer far too soon. We're all adjusting... made easier by having Julia home. 

Shelter Island Wedding

We had a delightful weekend on Shelter Island for Nick and Caroline's wedding, October 5. We met new friends, ate good food, and spent time together. I wish I had gotten videos from the dance floor--so much fun! 

September Snow

Julia has developed a great rapport with her new advisor and is enjoying her work. There is talk of extending the post-doc for another year, so we'll see. So far, so good! Check out the snow! Julia comes home on October 1, and we can't wait. 

In D.C., Mom and I were able to hang out with Maggie and Vickie. Maggie in particular warmed up to mom—so darn cute. It's hard to believe they will be four years old in January. Lisa and Tony were in Syracuse with Kathryn for parents' weekend!