Buddy the Elf, Barbeque and Birthdays

Well, we just bid the Christensen clan goodbye. It seems like they just got here! We had such a good Thanksgiving break with them, and we’re so glad they were able to come. It was nice to have a little bit of Utah here, and we hope they enjoyed seeing some of our world here.

It was a bit of a whirlwind, but we were able to cram a few activities in. Thursday was a lazy day with a grand Thanksgiving feast prepared by Momma Christensen (with the assistance of a few look a likes) in a substantially smaller kitchen than she’s used to. That evening, we shared our most favorite episode of Dirty Jobs (on the Discovery Channel) with them, as well as enjoyed a little time with Buddy the Elf (“I'm singing, I'm in a store, and I'm siiiiiingiiiiing!”).

We also visited Duke University, the Museum of Life and Science in downtown Durham, shared some quality ESPN time, celebrated two birthdays (Mom and Danielle), ate some Southern BBQ (and experienced the aftermath of Southern BBQ), picked out a Christmas tree, and did LOTS and LOTS of shopping. (To their credit, the men were very patient with these shoppers.)

Sure love you guys! Thanks so much for coming. We wish you’d just turn around and come back. :)