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.

Friend Reunion in NYC

Julia and Benjamin spent a long weekend in NYC. Benjamin reunited with housemates from OSU. They went to a Mets game, and in addition to hanging out and eating out in cool places, Julia had the chance to connect with her friends—Aly and Nadira (University of Leeds), Jessie (childhood friend), and Lia (Holton friend). 

Meanwhile, check out Mom with all of the various basketball team members (all ages)!

New York City Friends

Julia took the train up to NYC to spend time with friends, including childhood bestie Jessie, high school friend Lia, and University of Leeds friends Aly and Nadira. 

Traveling with Friends

Julia went to Philadelphia to visit friends from the University of Leeds, then on to NYC. There, she spent time with Jessie (from the 'hood) as well as her Leeds friends. Julia is really good at making friends and staying connected with them all. Aly drove her back from NYC and stayed with us. The last time she was here was summer 2020 and we were wearing masks, eating outside... don't miss any of that. Hugs all around. Benjamin also had some adventures in Alaska: saw 3 minke whales, 3 bears, and 2 walruses.  It looks so cold! 

Leeds Christmas Lights Switch On and Friends

Julia's semester is chugging along. It is so nice to see her acclimated and integrated with her professors, classmates, flatmates, friends, the university, and the city. I wish we had our Christmas decorations up already. They get a full two months of celebrating with no worry of stepping on Thanksgiving toes. Jules went to a Christmas Lights Switch On with Dominique and Aly. A bunch (Julia, Ryan, Dominique, Aly, Vy, Yann, and Lucy) went to a Christmas market. She ate donuts with Dominique and crepes and guacamole with Yann, Lucy, and Dominique. The Thai meal was with Dominique and Vy. Of course, there is a nice shot of her crockpot full of chili. And check out her adorable room--cozy and comfy. Counting the days until we see her!