Friday, January 2, 2009

Home for the Holidays

Happy New Year! Nate and I are currently sitting in the airport in MI, awaiting the departure of our delayed flight. We had a great, but busy, time visiting our three families in NC and MI for Christmas break over the course of a little less than two weeks, and will leave for Hong Kong tomorrow. Total traveling time this trip-- drumroll please-- about 72 HOURS! (Gasp!) But you're all worth it.
Other than enjoying our time with family, which was spent mostly talking and eating, we also enjoyed some things we don't have in Hong Kong. Nate's favorites: snow, college football, and his grandma's shredded wheat bread. My favorites: my mom's homemade Chex Mix, warm fires, and shopping at Banana Republic.

Here are some of the photo highlights of our trip...which were taken with our NEW camera!

Allen family photo


Jessica & Brett (my sister & bro-in-law)


My grandmother opening gifts


My grandfather opening gifts


(Us)


Maddie, my parents' dog


Nate's grandmother enjoying dinner at Sue's


Nate and his brother Cooper



View of Lake MI


Amy & Jim's barn



(A branch)



Our adorable nephew, Marlow



Dennison family photo