2022 in Review

We had a great week with the family! Lots of presents and games on Christmas. No shortage of good food. The girls got to sleep over. On Thursday Kalia, Joshua and Evi left for a day in Amsterdam, and they just got back to Anchorage. What a long flight! On Wednesday we went to the zoo and had a great time. We were the first ones there! On Friday we went to the Open Air Museum. They had a skating rink that Claire and the girls enjoyed. Mom and Dad really had fun checking out the museum - it is my favorite one. Matt had to go back to the States for a funeral, but he just arrived in Amsterdam. Tomorrow they will head back to Switzerland. For New Years Eve we had Swiss Fondue at Claire's apartment. The fireworks were fun to watch over the rooftops and the girls had 'champagne' with Grandma and Grandpa in their bedroom which has the best view. I won't miss all the fireworks in Marquette, though.

It has been a very busy year. We traveled on each of the holidays, which means we went on a lot of vacations. That meant we had to work extra hard during the weeks to do the stuff that usually gets done during time off from school. The trips we took were really great. 

Naomi has been dealing with a lot of health issues. We sure hope they can be resolved for the most part before we immigrate this summer. Dealing with immigration has also been a challenge. After a four month delay, we have most of our paperwork in for the next steps, now we need to wait again. 

School has really been winding down for both of us. Not much left for us there. We have outgrown the system. Unfortunately, the Chinese business hasn't grown like we had hoped. It should still provide some income. Sure hope Naomi is able to find a job in the fall to fill the gap! 

The novel has been coming along really well. Enjoying the final editing phase and working on the cover design with Beth, blurbs, and other things. Hopefully it will be ready soon. Also good to edit all our home movies and put together a blog book. No shortage of computer work! Good thing I have extra time at school to get things done. 

It's hard to imagine, but 2023 promises to be even busier than 2022. It will be tough saying goodbye to the Netherlands and wrapping up our lives here, but I can't wait for a fresh start in Marquette. 

Christmas feast.

Sleepover with cousin Evi.

First ones at the zoo!

Ice skating at the Open Air Museum.

Pretending to be in Switzerland.

Happy New Year!!