…And We’re Back!

Not returning empty-handed: Nick hit the 70lb checked bag limit right on the nose with all the American delights that a suitcase could hold. These delicacies of Uncle Sam’s kitchen should last us through the winter, or at least till the end of the month. I have no idea, but this might be the first time that Auntie Anne’s pretzels were ever birthed in their soft, buttery goodness on English soil. When we do make them, we should send one to the Queen so she can command Auntie A to open a store here by royal decree. That still has some pull I understand.

Apologies for the massive blogging gap, but it has been a crazy December. To fill you in using one sentence, work has been really busy for both of us and Nick is now a FULL UK LICENCE HOLDER capable of backing around a corner, driving on the left (wrong) side, and navigating 16 lane roundabouts with ease. Nest stop: car ownership.

We had a great last 2 weeks at home with our families, and the time sure reminded us of all of the amazing people we left behind for a time in the States. We spent the break eating, grinning, playing games, throwing surprise parties, attending cultural events, shopping for cheap (re: any) American products, walking, singing, and laughing a lot. All at once.

Lauren returns to the UK on Wednesday, and until then I’m doing my best to keep it together and avoid a repeat of the lows of last year. Here’s to the civilized male, in the land of civility.

Happy New Year!