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In September we gave away half our stuff, packed the rest into storage, sold the house, and headed east. Jul’s parents graciously took us in until we can find a home on this coast. Everything we have now fits in two suitcases. I chose to pack the Tivo instead of jackets which seemed genius at the time, but might prove unwise in a couple months.

A couple days after we arrived, Niko turned two. This of course warranted a party. The entire family came over. I believe this is what Jul meant when she said, “I want to be closer to family.” We even got to see the Kodama family, who trekked down from Boston (which I think is up near Canada). I don’t remember much of the party because it was during the Michigan game but I’m told it was a blast. (In my defense, they do publish these schedules like a year in advance.)

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