May 2023 – Gilcrests Abroad

Week 106: Memorial Day Weekend

Its been another busy week. Unfortunately, early on in the week, Brooklyn and I were both struck down by a stomach virus, but we were on the mend quickly. Since there is no more softball practice, we have had lots more time in the evenings for working on homework and catching up with each other.Continue reading “Week 106: Memorial Day Weekend”

Week 105: Euro Championships & the Moselle River Valley

Spring has finally decided to show up in Stuttgart. It has still been pretty chilly, but at least has been really sunny. The days are getting so long. One day, we went to bed with our window shades open. We woke up the next morning to see the room filled with sunlight. I screamed thatContinue reading “Week 105: Euro Championships & the Moselle River Valley”

Week 107: Back to the USA!

I went back to the US for a couple of days of work! We returned from our weekend trip on Sunday and I washed clothes and re-packed on Monday. Tuesday, I had to be at the airport by 3am for my first flight. I connected at Frankfurt and was BLESSED with an empty row onContinue reading “Week 107: Back to the USA!”

Week 104: Opera, Softball, & The Fest

I’m almost fully recovered from the Coronation last weekend! Of course, we had another busy week at home. At the end of the week, I also realized I passed the two year anniversary of when I arrived in Germany. It feels like it was just yesterday and a lifetime ago, all at the same time.Continue reading “Week 104: Opera, Softball, & The Fest”

Week 103: The Coronation!

Wow, this was a packed week. When I look back to write down what we did, I can’t believe everything was in such a small time period. Monday was my parents last day here and we spent the day getting them packed up and ready to fly, and then had dinner at one of ourContinue reading “Week 103: The Coronation!”