Surprise Proposal and Marvelous Marriage

Our hearts are overflowing with happiness for Julia and Benjamin. On January 8, 2026, they got engaged and married at the Georgetown Waterfront in DC. It was the most special day, filled with such touching and heartwarming moments. There were all kinds of surprises for Julia, along with a lot of effort and coordination from Benjamin to make it extra special and exactly what this wonderful couple deserved. Close friends and family surprised Julia with an "engagement" party, where they shared that they had gotten married as well. Thank you to all of our friends and family who have supported them for the past eight years. They are currently honeymooning in Park City, UT, skiing with the Hines, then heading to Denver for more skiing and quality time with friends and family.

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. :) 

Baby Shower

Julia went to Boston for Susannah's Holton baby shower! They all stayed at her house—lots of laughter and good times.

 

Remembering Chad 2025

This past weekend, we came together to honor and remember Chad. The pain of missing him still cuts so deep. Thankful to be around others who also loved him and miss him dearly. 

 

End of July

Julia took her friends to a baseball game for her birthday (she made them "so Julia" bracelets). Benjamin had his cohort sing to her. Cecily, her high school friend, came for the weekend. Lisa and Tony went to visit Ethan. Kathryn held the fort with the dogs. Meme enjoyed one of her last dinners on her trip at an Armenian restaurant with friends.