Before leaving for Shanghai I've managed to cram in a lot of good times at home in the Mitten, for which this blog is named. Those of you reading this already know I have an undying devotion for my home state of Michigan. Once the plan to move to China was in motion, Gus and I moved back to Michigan from Milwaukee at the end of July. Leaving Milwaukee was harder than I expected, I was excited to spend some time at home but I left some amazing friends and family in Mke and I really loved having my favorite Great Lake, Lake Michigan, in my backyard. I've spent my last five weeks in the US soaking up some Pure Michigan moments from the twin fawns living in our neighborhood, to two awesome weekends in the UP, to a farmer's market at our State capital in Lansing, chock full of gorgeous Michigan produce, to crafting with my mom; it is definitely going to be hard to be so far away from such a wonderful place. These photos include a lot of the people, places and things I will miss but just remember friends and family reading this: come visit us, we have a spare bedroom and would love to have you!
