And we're back

I have fallen dreadfully behind with this blog - too much moving, getting caught up, and social engagements. The social engagements have been great since we spent a year essentially on our own and although we enjoyed the sights and culture of Europe, we did miss our friends! Our first two nights we stayed with my parents. Eliot did just fine with jet lag but Chris and I were up very early for a few days. We're just glad no one was sick. Then we headed to South Bend where we enjoyed being with Carol, Pat, Andrea, Jeremiah, Brian, and Gwynn (the dog). And, as an extra bonus, our friends from Ann Arbor, the Mayos, stayed at Carol and Pat's house too while they were doing a bike ride in the area. The first photo is of Eliot with their son Nathan. Their son Ryan was with them, too. Eliot really enjoyed playing in the kiddie pool and even wanted to stay in when Gwynn took her bath!

In a couple of days we will move from the Residence Inn where we are staying in Schaumburg to a house in Arlington Heights. We can walk to the train and to Eliot's school. Slowly but surely we are getting our schedule and living situation in order!