We started 2006 in sunny (?!) Seattle, setting the tone for a year of fireworks and excitement…
Which really kicked off in February, when, fuelled by ½ bottle of free wine and the sleepifying effects of pasta (thanks Strada of Barnes!), Ashley proposed, and I, similarly fuelled, accepted. Laughing, crying, and all manner of phonecalls ensued (‘Have you told your sister? Call your sister, and then tell her to call me right back when she knows!’) (And no, though it was February, it was not a Valentine’s Day proposal, that would be too cliché…) What it was, however, was incredibly sweet and special moment, and to stop my typical cynical joking for a minute, was an event that has already changed my life for the better, knowing I have such a fantastic, helpful, considerate partner by my side.
Save that for the wedding speech! I hear you cry… we want more fun & adventure in 2006!!
Ok – what else? Starting the year on another continent clearly kicked off the travelling bug for 2006: we were fortunate to make several trips again this year, both UK and further afield. From Las Vegas to Cinque Terre, Hastings to Dublin (this time a girlie trip for me & some friends), and of course Seattle one more time, we racked up a few more carbon emissions & collected a few more airmiles. (Must remember to plant a tree or two…)
Many of these trips were about seeing family, which of course is wonderful… we were so happy to be able to make it to LA for Rachel’s Bat Mitzvah, getting all the grandkids together [and one great-grandkid!]. This is still one of my favourite pictures from that trip… We love you and miss you Grandpa Bob & always will…
And thanks again to all the family that gathered again in Seattle for our ‘Pacific
Northwest Wedding / Engagement Reception’ / Mom’s surprise birthday – I guess we’re lucky to have so many joyous and happy occasions to get people flying ‘round the world for. I only wish I could’ve flown back just a few weeks later – to see the youngest member of the family, darling little Beruria Esther (Kara – I hope I spelled that right!!). My little niece joined the family less than a month ago – welcome, and I look forward to seeing you when you take your first transatlantic flight next May.
We also had some grand adventures at home – not the least of which included Ashley’s summer of cricket glory (and my one day of ‘doing the tea’ – very nerve-wracking being responsible for tea & food for both teams, but the sandwiches and cheese biscuits seemed to go down well, and I let Ashley make the tea!). The cricket season was capped by our stunning 1-point victory in the Stonor Cricket Club annual quiz night (with friends Olly & Lee, Duncan & Sabine) Phew!
Of course, my favourite quiz night this year would have to be the one next door with a special guest appearance by MY MOM. We certainly wouldn’t’ve come in a near-first place without you! We had a fantastic week with you here Mom, and look forward to more visits (and I promise not to go off to Nigeria for a business trip the next time you visit!)
And of course, I certainly won’t be going to Nigeria the next time you visit. Because that will be for what we in our humble minds think of as the main event of 2007: (drum roll, please) the PlanetWulfagar Wedding. And I plan to stick around here for that!
Save that for the wedding speech! I hear you cry… we want more fun & adventure in 2006!!
Ok – what else? Starting the year on another continent clearly kicked off the travelling bug for 2006: we were fortunate to make several trips again this year, both UK and further afield. From Las Vegas to Cinque Terre, Hastings to Dublin (this time a girlie trip for me & some friends), and of course Seattle one more time, we racked up a few more carbon emissions & collected a few more airmiles. (Must remember to plant a tree or two…)
Many of these trips were about seeing family, which of course is wonderful… we were so happy to be able to make it to LA for Rachel’s Bat Mitzvah, getting all the grandkids together [and one great-grandkid!]. This is still one of my favourite pictures from that trip… We love you and miss you Grandpa Bob & always will…
And thanks again to all the family that gathered again in Seattle for our ‘Pacific
Northwest Wedding / Engagement Reception’ / Mom’s surprise birthday – I guess we’re lucky to have so many joyous and happy occasions to get people flying ‘round the world for. I only wish I could’ve flown back just a few weeks later – to see the youngest member of the family, darling little Beruria Esther (Kara – I hope I spelled that right!!). My little niece joined the family less than a month ago – welcome, and I look forward to seeing you when you take your first transatlantic flight next May.We also had some grand adventures at home – not the least of which included Ashley’s summer of cricket glory (and my one day of ‘doing the tea’ – very nerve-wracking being responsible for tea & food for both teams, but the sandwiches and cheese biscuits seemed to go down well, and I let Ashley make the tea!). The cricket season was capped by our stunning 1-point victory in the Stonor Cricket Club annual quiz night (with friends Olly & Lee, Duncan & Sabine) Phew!
Of course, my favourite quiz night this year would have to be the one next door with a special guest appearance by MY MOM. We certainly wouldn’t’ve come in a near-first place without you! We had a fantastic week with you here Mom, and look forward to more visits (and I promise not to go off to Nigeria for a business trip the next time you visit!)
And of course, I certainly won’t be going to Nigeria the next time you visit. Because that will be for what we in our humble minds think of as the main event of 2007: (drum roll, please) the PlanetWulfagar Wedding. And I plan to stick around here for that!
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