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
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
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
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
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
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
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
