Last weekend started the official farewells...on Saturday, Mom, Katie and I spent the day at the salon, getting manicures and pedicures and dying gray hairs (KT got a massage)! That evening we met up with the guys and my grandparents and went out to dinner at Capital Grille for a celebratory dinner together. It was great - great food and a special tradition (I've taken my family out to dinner every time I've gotten a new job or gotten promoted in the last five years - luckily that's been three times!)
On Sunday, my mom hosted Sunday dinner. My grandma has hosted Sunday dinner nearly every Sunday... well, always. And much of my enormous family usually comes. This Sunday, mom and dad thought they would give it a try, as a farewell dinner for me in a closer location. So they whipped up a batch of homemade spaghetti and meatballs, etc. for 30 people. In true tradition, it was enough food to feed 75, but hey, who doesn't like leftovers? It was a great time - I have the best family, and so many of them!!!
On the related to India note, the weekend reminded me of how much I am going to miss everyone, and how much a part of my life they all are. It's crazy to think of us so far away and on a completely different schedule. BUT, we've got the video conference capability all set, and some great memories to take with us. Not to mention, looking forward to all the parties and reunions when we return!!
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