It’s Thanksgiving week, so we all had a short week at work and school. It’s a little early, but some of the Christmas markets around Germany opened up this week. Traditionally, they start the first week of Advent, which is next week, but there are a few that open early if you a willing toContinue reading “Week 132: Thanksgiving and Visitors!”
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Week 131: The Marine Corps Ball
This week was a short, but busy week! After we arrived back late on Monday night from the Canary Islands, we jumped back into work and school. Brooklyn is busy every day after school as one of the managers of the school’s wrestling team. Ryan’s Boy Scout troop is prepping for a big camping tripContinue reading “Week 131: The Marine Corps Ball”
Week 130: Canary Islands!
Another week has passed us by with work, school, and activities. This year, Brooklyn is going to be one of the managers for the school’s wrestling team, along with three of her friends. Try-outs started this week so she was busy every day after school helping with equipment and weigh-ins. On Thursday, Veterans Day wasContinue reading “Week 130: Canary Islands!”
Week 129: It’s November!
It’s November and the cold weather is officially here! Until now, the weather has been sunny and in the high 50s/low 60s. This week the temperatures have dropped to the high 40s/low 50s and been really cloudy and rainy. We also changed the clocks back last week so it has been extra dark. It seemsContinue reading “Week 129: It’s November!”
Week 128: Last Week of October
We had another super quiet week at home. Matt and I are both taking it easy on our eyes and not running around too much. Matt had his second follow up after Lasik and his vision is now at 160%. Like, what? How is that even possible; he must be able to see through wallsContinue reading “Week 128: Last Week of October”
Week 127: The Besen & Lasik #2
We had another slow week at home! After taking a day off to rest my eyes, I was able to return to work with frequent breaks for the eye strain. Tennis and Baseball are over so both kids are able to come home, or hang out with friends after school and its been much moreContinue reading “Week 127: The Besen & Lasik #2”
Week 126: Krautfest & Lasik #1
We had a nice, easy going week at home. Matt and I are both getting Lasik, and I went first this week. I was so nervous, I made the choice not to read anything about the procedure prior to my appointment in order to avoid scaring myself out of it. My appointment was at 2pmContinue reading “Week 126: Krautfest & Lasik #1”
Week 125: Homecoming!
The government’s fiscal year is finally closed so there was a huge let-up in work for me this week. Tuesday, we celebrated by having a team building event at Volksfest. Thank goodness the fest is almost over. It seems like it has been going on forever and I think three visits in one opening isContinue reading “Week 125: Homecoming!”
Week 124: Stuttgart Volksfest
We had a nice, boring week at home! All the same school, work, and after-school activities. Stuttgart’s Volksfest is in full swing so Brooklyn stayed busy babysitting two nights this week, on top of her regular activities. On Saturday, Ryan headed to the Rulantica’s indoor water park at Europa Park to celebrate a friend’s birthday,Continue reading “Week 124: Stuttgart Volksfest”
Week 123: Lots of Visitors!
We had lots of visitors last week! Matt’s cousins, Rob and Candra, and their spouses, Kellan and Ellen visited for a week! On Monday, they arrived via train and we met them at the train station. After they got a quick nap, we headed to downtown Böblingen for dinner at Seegartle on the lake, followedContinue reading “Week 123: Lots of Visitors!”
Gilcrests Abroad 