We're back

So, I realize we're grossly behind in providing updates, so I'm going to attempt to now. First of all, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We now officially live in Denver. Nate has successfully finished his first quarter of his IMBA at DU (only 5 more to go!), and I am still working for Booz, only here in Denver/Colorado Springs now, which is quite a different experience than DC. For a little over two months, we lived in a hotel, and we hated it, but didn't want to be too permanent anywhere while we searched for our home. On October 30, we finally closed and celebrated Halloween moving in. Our first purchase for the house was a snow shovel to dig ourselves out of the two feet we received earlier that week. We love our place (and especially that we can walk around barefoot again).

Once moved in, we were on the go again. We visited Nate's parents, and mine, and then spent a couple of weeks in Peru, where Nate served his mission. We loved Machu Picchu (except for the mosquito's, which I'm still recovering from), and I especially loved meeting many of those Nate taught. I became quite attached to his cook in his first area, Petita, who made sure we were well fed and cared for throughout that week. I experienced the motos, dirt roads, cold showers, non-flush-able toilets, and yummy food, including roasted chicken, goat, guinea pig (a delicacy), aji de gallina, anise tea (my stomach thanks you), chocolate milk, and alfajor. I felt like a celebrity as I was probably the only blonde within miles anywhere we went, and I even felt kind of tall. :) Oh yes, and we were in "slug bug" heaven - our favorite game of late. Most of all, I was particularly impressed with how kind, happy, and welcoming the people were. The cold showers were worth it to be among such choice friends.

Nate and I are still absolutely loving being married to each other, and are amazed that we can feel an even deeper love for each other than before. We didn't think it was possible. We love being in this great adventure together!