Morocco Trip

We had a wonderful time touring Morocco: Rabat, Marrakech, the Agafay Desert, and Casablanca. Each place had a unique vibe, and ALL had delicious food. We are so thankful for the experiences and for making memories with the family. 

Leaving Fairbanks

Julia has packed everything up and is leaving tomorrow for New Mexico. She'll move all her stuff in with Benjamin, and then they'll head to DC for the weekend for Chad's memorial hike.

Counting Down & Birthday Fun

Julia went to Golden Eagle with friends Margaret and Hannah, where you grill your own burgers. They also went to an art gallery to see and purchase some of Hannah's art (displayed near her computer). Jules had a breakfast date with Hannah and her roommates. Check out her clean room before she starts packing! The pink walls crack me up. Also, she made banana muffins with Megan.

On the home front, we visited the Flower Mart at the National Cathedral. Yesterday, we celebrated Ethan's 24th birthday at the Capital Grille. Thank you, Sarrges--delicious and entertaining as always!

Fairbanks Swaps Snow for Sunshine

Fairbanks hit 50 degrees on Friday! The ice and snow are melting. Julia spent the weekend working and walking. She and Megan went out for breakfast. 

Also captured is Ivy, our security dog at work. She visits my office every day. 

 

Tampa Bay

Julia and Benjamin were reunited in Tampa for a couples' getaway with Benjamin's college buddies from Ohio State and their significant others. You may recognize Wes, Tatiana, and Matt, among others.

Julia got badly sunburned on her face (expired sunscreen?), but they had a wonderful time. She has one more month in Fairbanks before moving to Albuquerque, NM, to be with Benjamin. It cannot come soon enough for them. It didn't help that when she got back to Fairbanks, she was greeted by fresh snowfall and freezing temperatures.

Congratulations to Dr. Emmie Hine on her defense! We really enjoyed her presentation and are so proud of her achievement!

On the home front, we have been going to many, many open houses. We were outbid on two houses in the last three weeks... so the search continues.