I'm sorry it's been so long since I have written a new entry here, but it has been a busy summer! First I went to Virginia for a week in July to spend time with my best friend Amy and my Goddaughter Chloe. Amy and I got new tattoos, the three of us joined Amy's aunt and uncle in Williamsburg for the Fourth of July, and I managed to squeeze in a day at the beach alone with Chloe, as well. Next it was off to Minnesota, with Amy in tow; we threw a party at my parents' house while they were at a family reunion in Tahoe. Nice welcome home-they left the morning after I arrived. I managed to catch up with some friends I hadn't seen in a long time, though, so it all worked out
well. After resettling at my parents' house (and trying to start going through all of the stuff I had left there that should have gone to Goodwill), the folks and I set out for Michigan for
my brother's second wedding reception. My dad was sick the whole time, so I ended up doing most of the driving. We went to Mackinac Island on the way, only realizing afterwards that we had been on Lake Huron at the time (I think we could all use a geography refresher!), and visited the aptly named Grand Hotel. Then it was on to Traverse City, Damon's wife Renee's home town. The reception was a luncheon at an Italian restaurant followed by an afternoon at the bride's parents'
house. We got to meet a lot of Renee's family members, and had a nice afternoon relaxing in the sun. After Michigan we had planned to go to the Boundary Waters, but my dad was still recovering from his cold so we just stayed at the cabin for a few days and relaxed. When we got home, my family threw a welcome home (sort of) party for me, so I got the chance to see several of my cousins, aunts and uncles. My grandmother is still recovering from her accident last winter, so she was unable to attend, but I did manage to get over to visit her
several times while I was home. The following week I managed to spend time with my cousin Stella and her baby boy Lev at the Minnesota Zoo, catch up with former colleagues, and have dinner with three of my Page cousins. That Friday was the Irish Fair in Saint Paul, with the Dropkick Murphys headlining. It was a great time, even though it rained on us. The next day I joined my parents and some friends of theirs at the cabin for some more sun and fishing, and got up with the sunrise on Monday morning to get a little more fishing in before heading back to the city. As I said, it's been a busy summer, and I will write about my visits to Topkapi Palace and the Fatih Bazaar next
time...but now I need to finish getting ready for school!
I'm sorry it's been so long since I have written a new entry here, but it has been a busy summer! First I went to Virginia for a week in July to spend time with my best friend Amy and my Goddaughter Chloe. Amy and I got new tattoos, the three of us joined Amy's aunt and uncle in Williamsburg for the Fourth of July, and I managed to squeeze in a day at the beach alone with Chloe, as well. Next it was off to Minnesota, with Amy in tow; we threw a party at my parents' house while they were at a family reunion in Tahoe. Nice welcome home-they left the morning after I arrived. I managed to catch up with some friends I hadn't seen in a long time, though, so it all worked out 
well. After resettling at my parents' house (and trying to start going through all of the stuff I had left there that should have gone to Goodwill), the folks and I set out for Michigan for
my brother's second wedding reception. My dad was sick the whole time, so I ended up doing most of the driving. We went to Mackinac Island on the way, only realizing afterwards that we had been on Lake Huron at the time (I think we could all use a geography refresher!), and visited the aptly named Grand Hotel. Then it was on to Traverse City, Damon's wife Renee's home town. The reception was a luncheon at an Italian restaurant followed by an afternoon at the bride's parents' 
house. We got to meet a lot of Renee's family members, and had a nice afternoon relaxing in the sun. After Michigan we had planned to go to the Boundary Waters, but my dad was still recovering from his cold so we just stayed at the cabin for a few days and relaxed. When we got home, my family threw a welcome home (sort of) party for me, so I got the chance to see several of my cousins, aunts and uncles. My grandmother is still recovering from her accident last winter, so she was unable to attend, but I did manage to get over to visit her 
several times while I was home. The following week I managed to spend time with my cousin Stella and her baby boy Lev at the Minnesota Zoo, catch up with former colleagues, and have dinner with three of my Page cousins. That Friday was the Irish Fair in Saint Paul, with the Dropkick Murphys headlining. It was a great time, even though it rained on us. The next day I joined my parents and some friends of theirs at the cabin for some more sun and fishing, and got up with the sunrise on Monday morning to get a little more fishing in before heading back to the city. As I said, it's been a busy summer, and I will write about my visits to Topkapi Palace and the Fatih Bazaar next 
time...but now I need to finish getting ready for school!
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