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Week 183: The Marine Corps Ball

After we were all home from our separate adventures the Monday after Veterans Day, we had a quiet week at home. The weekend finally arrived after a long week of school and work. We started it with a birthday celebration for one of our friends at the Check Inn in Böblingen. The Check Inn isContinue reading “Week 183: The Marine Corps Ball”

Week 182: Long Weekend Across Europe

I can’t believe we made it through another week; they are just flying by! Luckily, we entered this one slightly more rested than usual, as it was the first time we all slept in our beds the whole week since September 27th! It is really nice getting out and exploring, but it’s also nice toContinue reading “Week 182: Long Weekend Across Europe”

Week 181: A Full Week at Home!

After we returned from Garmisch with my parents Sunday night, we took things easy on Monday. We did manage to go out to dinner at the Seegärtle in Böblingen after everyone was home from work and school. Tuesday was my parents’ final day in Germany. They stayed busy washing clothes, packing, and preparing for theirContinue reading “Week 181: A Full Week at Home!”

Week 180: Autumn Weekend in Garmisch

It’s been another great week of enjoying my parents’ visit! While we worked and went to school each day, they got in their daily walks to town and enjoyed trying out lots of restaurants and happy hour spots. We stayed busy every evening too! Monday night was Ryan’s night. My parents really love taking himContinue reading “Week 180: Autumn Weekend in Garmisch”

Week 179: My Parents Are Here!

After we arrived home last Monday night, my parents came for another visit on Tuesday! Unfortunately, they started their travels with a delay that caused them to miss their connection in Frankfurt. But they made it to Stuttgart by early afternoon, had a nap, and we could all enjoy a dinner out in our neighborhoodContinue reading “Week 179: My Parents Are Here!”

Week 178: Columbus Day Weekend in Puglia

We only had a short week at home after I returned from the U.S. before the Columbus Day weekend arrived. It’s a four-day weekend for us, so as soon as everyone was home from work and school on Thursday, we dropped off the dogs at the kennel and headed to the airport. Our destination wasContinue reading “Week 178: Columbus Day Weekend in Puglia”

Week 177: Quick Trip Back to Maryland!

We are cruising through the year; I can’t believe it will be the holiday season soon! September 30th is the last day of our fiscal year at work, so we were grinding right up until the last minute on Monday night after a month of non-stop work! Happily, that meant we could ease off andContinue reading “Week 177: Quick Trip Back to Maryland!”

Week 176: Volksfest!

We have survived another crazy week! This one was really “Ryan’s week” because he reached multiple milestones. One Tuesday night, he was promoted to cadet airman in Civil Air Patrol! Ryan’s goal is to join the Air Force, and he came home last spring saying he wanted to join to improve his chances of gettingContinue reading “Week 176: Volksfest!”

Week 175: Homecoming!

This week was Homecoming for Stuttgart High, and the kids had a fun and busy week dressing up and celebrating during Spirit Week! Tuesday night, Ryan cooked us one of his fish, the salmon, from the camping trip the week before. He baked it with lemons, garlic, and chives, and it was so good. ItContinue reading “Week 175: Homecoming!”

Week 174: Old Friends Back in Town!

I am getting really behind in posting updates because we have just been so busy despite having stayed in town for two whole weeks now! I had thought things would be a little less busy with both kids being back at the same school again. But, with Matt working full time again and the kidsContinue reading “Week 174: Old Friends Back in Town!”