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.  

Springtime in Fairbanks

Julia is back in Fairbanks. Megan and Jules visited an art gallery hosted by the Fresh Eyes on Ice project of the International Arctic Research Center (IARC). They went cross-country skiing and then headed to the Chena Hot Springs. It still looks pretty cold there!

Mom was able to see Kathryn in Madrid. They are currently in Italy; Emmie's Ph.D. defense is tomorrow, April 14!

The Netherlands

Julia went from Denmark to Amsterdam, where she connected with KATHRYN! They had a quick counsin catch-up. How nice to run into family when traveling abroad. Julia made her way to Utrecht to visit Minneapolis friends Alejandro and Nora. Sam and Hannah (also from Minneapolis) were there visiting too. It was fun to see some of my old Utrecht stomping grounds... it was back in 1992 when I lived there!!!

On the home front, we had an Easter dinner with Mom, Ethan, Brenda, and Abbey (the dog). Lisa and Tony are in the Dominican Republic, soaking up the sun.