Well we won't have a white Christmas as the snow we got earlier in the week has just been rained away. The year has been busy for us as always, even though the kids are all pretty much on their own. You would think it would slow down a bit. I'm going give you some history and you can scroll down to see some pictures that match the events further down the blog.
I was presented with an opportunity I couldn't turn down this summer and switched law firms in September to head up a new marketing department for Loyens and Loef in Luxembourg. It's a little further drive than into Brussels, so we rented a little flat so I wouldn't have to come back every night, especially if the weather is bad. It's in The Mosel wine region on the border with Germany, so another great reason for you to come and visit us. Luxembourg reminds me very much of Minnesota, it's so clean and orderly and well taken care of.
Randy's happy with the change, it gives him more things to discover and explore, and I think he likes the fact (alot) that I'm in a tax haven country also. He's still working on the house when he can, and getting back earlier every year, which is nice for both of us. He was able to be here for trips to Normandy in the spring and Bastogne in the fall for the 65th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge.
He came back about the first of October this year, just in time for visits from a couple students who were here to visit from the States. First we had Thanyla from Miami, who was sent here by Kirsten, a high school friend of Randy's who has a DNA lab in Miami. She was here on a 6 week study program in Europe.
Just as she was leaving we got a visit from Randy's aunt Ellie, and her grandaughter Katie, who is studying at Cambridge in England. Ellie was here to do the tour around the UK and they both made the trip over on the Eurostar to visit with us a few days. Never having been able to meet Randy's mother, it was great to visit and reminise with her a bit.
Only made one trip to the states this summer, but I got alot in as I had flights canceled on the way back and ended up staying three weeks. Birthday party for both me and Randy's Dad, Randy's class reunion, and Britney's wedding along with running between family and friends and trying to be able to see everybody, especially the grandson. One of these years we'll have a vacation for ourselves.
Tracy and Matt gave us a nice surprise and got engaged on our wedding day, which made me very happy, and that will be in September in Detroit Lakes. Little Ayden has grown so fast and my only regret is I don't get to see him nearly enough. He's walking now so their is danger everywhere.
Julie is in her second year of college in tourism and enjoys it alot. That, and working alot of hours at her Dad's restaurant hasn't left her much time for anything else.
Dana is still in at NDSU and on his own pace to finish school, we just don't know when that will be. He works alot also, along with girlfriend Chelsea and they seem to be enjoying life in Fargo.
We wish the best of the season to you all, and especially to Randy's cousin Kim, and husband Kevin who has courageously battled cancer this year and been in our thoughts alot. If there ever is a reason you should cherish every day, this is it. Caringbridge site
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Mimi & Randy
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