Wow! Has it really been over three months since we last posted?! It is amazing how fast this fall has gone by. We have been so busy that there has barely been a moment of down time. We apologize in advance for the length of this entry as we try to re-cap all of the exciting things we have done.
First, an update on our moving situation. Our house is still for sale in WI, so Marin has continued to live and work in WI, to hold down the fort. Erik has been working in Houston for several months already and is temporarily living in a hotel until we find a house in Houston. We have had several house hunting weekends, but have yet to secure a firm offer. Living apart is really difficult, and we are hoping to resolve the housing situation on both ends as soon as possible. Thankfully, we have been able to see each other every weekend, which has made commuting a bit easier!
In addition to traveling back and forth to Houston, we have had the opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Our first adventure was at the Renaissance Faire in MN, with Marin's family. We had a blast interacting with the "wenches" and sampling great food. Here are a few pictures from that weekend:
On our way home from the Faire we were able to meet up with Erik’s parents in Milwaukee for a fantastic meal at Maders German restaurant. It was a fantastic meal and even better company.
In November, we travelled to the Wisconsin Dells to spend the weekend with the Barton family. It is a tradition to get the entire immediate family (19 in total) together before the chaos of the holidays begins. Despite a collision with a deer (Erik’s Mom’s 2nd!), we had a wonderful time hanging out with all the nieces and nephews and spending adult time playing games in the evening. We even found a new board game that we really like called “Carcassonne.” The Germans really know how to make board games…who would’ve thought! Here is how big the Barton family has become!
To round out November, we spent Thanksgiving weekend with the Tucci’s, Lewis-Roscoe’s and Holt’s at the Willamette Valley Wine Festival in Oregon. The weekend was filled with a lot of catching up, laughs, and phenomenal wine. We travelled through wine country in the (Oregon) Duck-mobile, complete with Duck flags, car-stickers, and the driver fully decked-out in Duck gear. We got quite a bit of attention each time we pulled into a new winery. We here chaperoned by the Duck and you could say we were the ducklings! Yes, we will be cheering for the Ducks at the Rose Bowl this year! Here are a few pictures from the weekend:
When you come and visit us in Texas, we will have to share a fine bottle of Oregon Pinot! As the Christmas holiday season is upon us, we have been reflecting on how blessed we are with the supportive family and friends that make it much easier to get through this time of transition. We are very thankful for all the prayers and words of encouragement from everyone.
Love, Marin and Erik
First, an update on our moving situation. Our house is still for sale in WI, so Marin has continued to live and work in WI, to hold down the fort. Erik has been working in Houston for several months already and is temporarily living in a hotel until we find a house in Houston. We have had several house hunting weekends, but have yet to secure a firm offer. Living apart is really difficult, and we are hoping to resolve the housing situation on both ends as soon as possible. Thankfully, we have been able to see each other every weekend, which has made commuting a bit easier!
In addition to traveling back and forth to Houston, we have had the opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Our first adventure was at the Renaissance Faire in MN, with Marin's family. We had a blast interacting with the "wenches" and sampling great food. Here are a few pictures from that weekend:
On our way home from the Faire we were able to meet up with Erik’s parents in Milwaukee for a fantastic meal at Maders German restaurant. It was a fantastic meal and even better company.
In November, we travelled to the Wisconsin Dells to spend the weekend with the Barton family. It is a tradition to get the entire immediate family (19 in total) together before the chaos of the holidays begins. Despite a collision with a deer (Erik’s Mom’s 2nd!), we had a wonderful time hanging out with all the nieces and nephews and spending adult time playing games in the evening. We even found a new board game that we really like called “Carcassonne.” The Germans really know how to make board games…who would’ve thought! Here is how big the Barton family has become!
To round out November, we spent Thanksgiving weekend with the Tucci’s, Lewis-Roscoe’s and Holt’s at the Willamette Valley Wine Festival in Oregon. The weekend was filled with a lot of catching up, laughs, and phenomenal wine. We travelled through wine country in the (Oregon) Duck-mobile, complete with Duck flags, car-stickers, and the driver fully decked-out in Duck gear. We got quite a bit of attention each time we pulled into a new winery. We here chaperoned by the Duck and you could say we were the ducklings! Yes, we will be cheering for the Ducks at the Rose Bowl this year! Here are a few pictures from the weekend:
When you come and visit us in Texas, we will have to share a fine bottle of Oregon Pinot! As the Christmas holiday season is upon us, we have been reflecting on how blessed we are with the supportive family and friends that make it much easier to get through this time of transition. We are very thankful for all the prayers and words of encouragement from everyone.
Love, Marin and Erik
