We just got back from a three week vacation at "home" , the US. It was great to be back in the United States and spend time with family and friends. Here is a recap...* Fortunately we got upgraded to business class in both directions. It was huge relief especially because Kristin told me " Mom, you know I can't sleep in economy!"
*You forget how long a 18 hour flight is and that jet lag really does exist!* Greeted at O'Hare with 16 degree weather - that is cold for us who have not seen a cooler temp than 85 and live on the equator!
* Our luggage made it from Singapore to O'hare but not from O'Hare to Newark - what does that tell you?
* Saw our dog, Jenkins who was happy to see us and us to see him. He wouldn't leave the kids room our last night at my parents.
* Finally got to meet Claudia, Brian and Lisa's daughter who they adopted from China in July. She is amazing and full of life and energy. Colton was great as always and the girls had a wonderful time seeing him!
* Had many Christmas parties and got to see the Rubensteins and hear about Jamie's plans for college next year, and visit with the Gersh and Hernandez families. We really enjoyed seeing everyone! Thank you Mom for all the wonderful food!
* Went to Michigan to spend time with Jim's family. Stayed with Karen, Rick and Owen - who is growing up so much. Thanks for being our home while we we in Michigan!
* Had another Christmas party with the Wenner clan and it was great to see all the cousins together - Allison, Kristin, Quinn, Casey, Cooper, Maya, Eli & Owen - they all had a great time playing together! Thank you Carolyn for putting together a great meal for so many people!
* A great night out with our friends who live in Michigan - Eppinks, Hutchisons, Walls, Morans & Leepers - it was great to get together and laugh. We feel lucky to have such great, lifelong friends!
* Watched the MSU game at Russ and Ruth's - thanks for the great food, the outcome of the game could have been better!!
* Had a 4 hour drive from Michigan to Chicago in perfect weather - almost unheard of to make that kind of time and not hit traffic.
* Stayed with Leslie, Jack and Noah - who is so cute. It was great to spend the time together!
* Allison and Kristin had a social weekend at Kelli and Bridget's houses - thank you Cherri for having them and basically letting them move in for a few days!
*Seeing the Casper's and how much Carson and Pierce have grown!
* A great night out with our soccer crowd - Quane's , Hoult's, McKernan's, Villanueva's - it was wonderful to see everyone.
*Kristin had fun seeing Clare and Lilly, her old soccer buddies* Thank you to Paul, Tasha and Drake for having us stay at Chateau Fitzgibbons while we were in IL. It was great to spend the time catching up and to see the kids have so much fun!
* Target - what else is there to say!
* Pulling into a parking space forward - really it is a treat!
* Ate at Panera - twice!
* Seeing everyone from Lake Forest Hospital - I miss you all!
* Having lunch with Karen - great to see you and pick up like it was yesterday.
* Seeing the Paslaski Clan - thanks Judy for having us over!
* Meet the renters who live in our house, we feel fortunate to have great people living there who really love our home.
* Maureen and Erin it was fun to catch up on the neighborhood and good old GLSA!!
We really enjoyed our time in the US as it will always be home and we appreciate it more now than ever. We really do live in a great country!! Happy 2009!!
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