Sam and I hosted our first holiday yesterday at our house in Lansing. Our guest list included Sam's parents and brothers, my dad, Sam's aunt Linda and her husband Charles, their two kids Emily and Daniel, and Sam's aunt Maggie. Needless to say, we had a full and happy house! We had a lot of help with food preparation and cleaning--which made the role of "host" very easy. Some highlights: The Otten boys (and my dad) played some basketball at Kendon Park down the road, Linda and Maggie's delicious hor d'oeuvres, everyone gathering to watch the Lions play (although they didn't play as well as we all would have hoped), Dad's deep-fried turkey, sharing our thankfulness for one another, pumpkin roll and pie, and playing Scrabble, Hearts, and Last Word.
This morning as Sam and I talked about the previous day's activities, we realized how glad we were that we had the opportunity to share this special memory in our house with family. In a few months, we will have a clear picture of where Sam will be working--which may involve a pretty big move. Until then, we are looking forward to savoring the life we've built in Lansing--close to familiar people and places. We're enjoying every minute!
I have three weeks of work ahead of me before a 2-week holiday break. I will organize the all-school Variety Show and prepare our choir for carol-singing during our school's holiday celebrations. Sam and I will also put up our Christmas tree and do some holiday shopping. I have a feeling the time will fly by! We have a trip to Rudyard, Walled Lake, and Chicago planned to visit with family during the break--looking forward to it!
More to come!!
Chelsea
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