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Where do I begin? Most of you have been keeping up with me via Facebook, and I must admit, that's how I've been keeping up with everyone as well. Also, text messaging has become super convenient thanks to Whatsapp and the new iMessage. So, if you have either one, let me know and we can be friends =) With that said, face time with friends and family have become more and more precious to me.  I LOVE seeing every one's lovely faces and the past couple of months have given me just that.

Since my last posting, we met up with CleAnn and Jamie Toner in Munich for Oktoberfest, flew to Houston for Vanry's and the Jafri's wedding, came back to ABZ for a good 3 weeks and then flew across the US to Maui to celebrate Mama Lorna's 60th Birthday. We're in Aberdeen for a good month before heading back to Houston for the Holidays!

First of all, with it being Thanksgiving in a week, I just wanted to thank God for keeping us safe during all our travels and more importantly for keeping us healthy. I'm also thankful for all the wonderful friends and family we have and for all the new people we've met  this past year.  Every one of you have definitely played a special part in our lives and we are very grateful for you.

Munich seems like ages ago, but I'll let you guys know how it was.  We were hoping to meet up some of our friends for the trip, but schedules didn't work out so it ended up just being Gerald and I.  Luckily, CleAnn and Jamie were planning to take the train in for the day and we got to meet up with them.  I bought myself a Dirndl, ate some sausage and chicken, drank some beer and we called it a weekend. Well, it wasn't as easy as that.  Getting into the tents are something else if you don't have reservations.  However, in order to get reservations, you need a party of 6 or more and have to book way in advance, which we did not have.  On the first night, we went to the Hippodrom tent, only to be turned away.  We then tried the Hofbrau tent and it was jam packed. We had a walk around but couldn't find a seat anywhere.  At this point, Gerald and I just wanted a beer so we heard an American accent and started talking to this guy to see if maybe we can hang out at their table so we can get beers.  Turns out, they didn't have a table and was trying to bum off another table as well, which worked.  Some beer ladies won't serve you unless you are seated at a table but our lady was cool.  She took our money and gave us beer! Each stein is equivalent to about 3 beers, I think we had 3 each that first night...eeks! We ended up hanging out with the American and some of his German colleagues and had a great night. We gave it a rest the next night and decided to go back to the festival during the afternoon for our last day.  Since we kind of knew what we were doing, we attempted the same thing with CleAnn and Jamie at Paulaner tent and were successful. The Hofbrau tent on the last Saturday of Oktoberfest was a different story.  After pushing and shoving, pretending we have stamps on our hand to prove we've already been in the tent, and waiting a good hour, we finally got in thanks to Jamie's friend. Although we would have liked to experience the other tents, we didn't want to go through the same hassle so ended up staying at Hofbrau the rest of the day. Oktoberfest was definitely an experience and good fun. Prost!

Now, on to our double wedding trip to Houston. Ever since Gerald and I got married, we totally have a new appreciation for weddings, because we know what it takes to plan one and how important it was for our friends and family to enjoy it and have a great time.  Both of my friends did just that! Each wedding was unique in it's own and fit both couples very well.  

Vanry (Van & Henry) had a NYC theme wedding with Subway letters as the seating chart, I LOVE NYC ice sculpture, and a signature drink from the Hampton's.  Vanry was relocating to Houston the following week and brought NYC with them. We were happy to see friends that we probably wouldn't have seen in quite sometime if it wasn't for the wedding and to celebrate their special day with them.   Oh yah, I have to give props to their videographer who put together a badass clip that captured the day perfectly.  Check it out if you have a chance.

http://31films.com/vanry/

Christina and Shiraz's wedding was by far one of the cutest. They met in the third grade and reconnected a few years ago.  I must admit, I don't know Shiraz very well, but the smile on his face just shows how happy and in love he was.  I think that is my favorite part about weddings, the look on the bride and groom's face throughout the day. It was a very intimate wedding and I got to catch up with some of girls.  I do miss my girl talks=)  Since the couple met in elementary school, everything about the wedding had a classroom theme: apple centerpieces, "class roster" seating chart,  "class schedule" menus, and apple juice favors! Oh, and I can't forget the "Kaiser Elementary" school card/money box. Well done Mrs. Jafri =)

Congrats to both the Nguyen's and Jafri's! I'd fly across the pond to see you guys get married any day. Best wishes always!

Now, back to Aberdeen to enjoy the "simple" life. A great life, I must say.

I believe this blog post is long enough so I'm going to call it a night. That's what happens when you neglect it for two months. Gerald has promised me that he will write about our adventures in Maui, since he did such a great job planning everything so you'll have to check back for that update.

Tonight's movie night was a success with Crazy Stupid Love.  I always thought "cute" was better than "sexy" but the perfect combination of "cute +sexy" is that much better! I'm speaking about Ryan Gosling =)

Good night folks!