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Adventures in “Re-patriothood”: Part 1

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Yes, it’s been some time since I’ve updated my space.  After being thrust into the holidays, new schools, and home improvements and repairs,  I am finally ready to recount our adventures returning stateside.  Thanks for reading. “Welcome back,” the customs agent muttered, barely … Continue reading →

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New Zealand, Period.

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Gorgeous.  Simply breathtaking.  Period. Our trip to Queenstown, New Zealand was just that (minus a couple of 2 year old tantrums, fines at customs and a trip to the emergency room.)  After hauling 13 bags from Australia (we were on our way home to … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Australia

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

It took 10 months to make a home on the other side of the world. It really was our home and I will miss it. Sadly I say goodbye from the Southern Hemisphere. Goodbye to my new friends. Goodbye to … Continue reading →

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Packing up over cricket… 4 days and counting

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

Yes, it’s just 4 days until we leave Australia and head home to the balmy winters of New Jersey (after a quick stop over in new Zealand, of course.)  Just 4 days.  Where have my final weeks gone? This very minute, I am watching … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks and Going Home

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Thanksgiving has come and gone.  Thanksgiving came and went without a whole turkey (I roasted a $65 turkey breast from our local butcher over the weekend), without family football, without stuffing, without pumpkin pie, without a parade and almost without turkey-hand … Continue reading →

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Have kids. Will celebrate.

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

September normally brings on a new school year, falling temperatures and lots and lots and lots of birthdays, including my children born 2 years apart, minus 2 days to be exact.  Last year I was able to eek out a combo-celebration.  This year I … Continue reading →

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Sydney from 3 1/2 feet

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

My almost 4 year old daughter Claire contributed the following post. I love vacations.  I love hotels.  I love Sydney.  My favorite part was the Opera House and Harbor Bridge.  Colin says, “op house…  (pause) ahhhhhhh.”   He likes it too.  … Continue reading →

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