We had so much fun when we went home for Christmas. I think Thijs’ first time in the states was a success :) We’ll be back in the summer to see everyone again! This time we’re for sure going to Portland too! 

It’s been so long since I posted anything. What has happened since July?

-Lisa came to visit! We went on a lot of boats and even went to Barcelona. Muy bueno! ;)

-Thijs moved in! Hooray to no more long distance!

-I went to Turkey for work and met up with old co-workers from Seattle. So much fun. I loved Istanbul and can’t wait to go back!

-I went to London to visit more old co-workers from Seattle, Jamie and Erin. We had the most fun. We laughed our way through the city!

-Thijs carved his first pumpkin EVER for Halloween.

-We prepared a big Thanksgiving feast for Thijs’ Dutch friends (they’d never had Thanksgiving before!)

-Holtzeeee and Joe came to visit! We went to Cologne, Germany for a Christmas market. Lots of food, hot wine and nutcrackers.

Those are the highlights! I’m still having fun and loving it here!

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Thijs and I had the best time in Morocco! I can only describe it as “magical”. I know that may sound dumb and pretentious, but the culture, the food and the sights were amazing and completely new to me– I loved it. 

We were so sad to leave but we'll definitely be back to explore more of the country!

Seein’ the sights.

Incredible food!

People watching in Marrakech.

Essaouria!

I was obsessed with the camels. OBSESSED.

Less than 2 weeks! Wahoooooo! :)

Sammie loves taking the train to see Thijs :)