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!

All Kinds of Classes and Chocolate

Crack us up...Julia can take free classes at the gym during the off-peak hours of 6:30am - 11:30am. Off-peak? Those are prime morning hours! Steven said, Not for college kids. Ha! She's taken soul cycle and yoga. Continuing to settle in...she bought a crockpot and made chili, had a group dinner with the American friends, and made good strides on her research proposal. And, check out the surprise from Benjamin--how sweet--a box of chocolates!

Keep on, keeping on, Jules! You're doing great!

Happy Halloween with Salt

Julia attended a few Halloween parties this past weekend as a salt shaker... adorable! We love our salt! OSU beat Penn State and the crew went apple picking. In addition to their homemade chili, the girls also make a mean apple crisp.

There are a few science-related pics and some from Steven's Halloween work party (he was a judge).

OSU Football Rules

Julia and a bunch of friends attended an OSU football game...and they won! The cooking adventures and meal prepping continue with Sarah. (Again, Jules--don't reheat in plastic, even if it says BPA free!) Cannot wait to hug her neck on Thursday!