Well, it's been a while since we last updated, but it's not due to a lack of things to talk about. Since we last updated people on our lives, Libby and I have been to 6 different states (if the Detroit airport counts). Libby and I made a "midwest swing" around Christmas time. We left the Friday before Christmas, narrowly avoiding a Northeastern ice storm and travelling with the Temple University basketball team (who would not scoot over and give me more leg space!)
We spent 3 days before christmas in Kansas City so that we could see Libby's family and friends. It was a lot of fun. Libby's parents threw a party for Libby's friend's families so that was a lot of fun. During the time in Kansas City, I played pretty much every board game that had ever been created with Libby's dad. We also had the chance to go to Libby's cousin's house and eat an amazing meal, drink some great wine, and see a violin performance by up and coming musical prodigy - Libby's 4 year old cousin Eleanor.
Two days before Christmas, we barely made it out of Kansas City on a rainy, icy day, and ended up finally making it to Tulsa where we had scheduled a Christmas gift exchange with all of our friends who were still in the Tulsa area. It was really nice to see all those who had been inseparable from us for the previous 4 years. Unfortunately, less than 24 hours after we arrived at our friend's door, we were on our way to my house. In retrospect, the time in Tulsa seemed to be just a good dream.
We got to my house on Christmas Eve. That night, we did what we pretty much did the rest of the time at my house - we played a game, at a delicious meal, and ended the night in the hot tub. It was a very relaxing way to end our 3 state trip. We also got to spend a lot of time with my two sisters - Paige and Mallory, and Mallory's husband. But once again, after only 3 days, we were back to Philly where I had to get back to work (feel free to offer your sympathies).
On our way back to Philly, due to a cancelled flight, Libby and I got to experience the luxury of first class on our way back. I can't speak for her, but I was glad for all of the extra leg space. When we did make it back home, we tried our best to leave a bag full of our gifts at the airport, but were lucky enough to retrieve the bag the next day.
For New Year's Ever, we made our way down to Main Street in Manayunk, which is a very trendy place to be, and rung in the New Year at my second home - the dance floor. I guess now that the holiday season is over, we're back to our normal lives, and trying to plan trips around the Northeast and looking forward to seeing our friends and families again.
I hope everyone has a great 2009!
The happy bunch Christmas morning.
Four years studying the art of gingerbread house making at the Culinary Institute of London has clearly paid off
If you say that we're not close, just take a look at the picture.
ROMO!!!!!!!!!!!!! (If you think I included too many exclamation points, you were not there for the reunion)
She hasn't taken that dress off since the wedding.
Libby doesn't know these people
2 comments:
Gregg, I offer you my sympathies on your having to go back to work. If it makes you feel better I'm sitting around in my robe eating cheerios watching our new plasma tv.
Happy 2009 from some relatives that you did not get to see on your whirlwind tour of the midwest!
The cookie making looks fun!
Love,
Aunt Linda
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