It’s been another full week of gloomy weather here in Germany. The government shutdown is still ongoing, but fortunately, we found out that extracurricular activities can resume at school, and homecoming has been rescheduled for next weekend. Matt and I are still working as usual, so not much has changed for us. The Stuttgarter VolksfestContinue reading “Week 230: Columbus Day Weekend in Romania”
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Week 228: Stuttgarter Volksfest 🎡
It’s finally the last week of September! Work has been busy with the final stretch of the fiscal year, and outside we’re definitely paying for all that gorgeous weather we enjoyed earlier—temperatures have dropped into the low 50s, and it’s been pouring rain nonstop all week. Matt is still biking to work in the rain,Continue reading “Week 228: Stuttgarter Volksfest 🎡”
Week 226: More Wine Festing!
Another week has flown by in a whirlwind of work and school, and I’ve fallen behind on updating this journal—honestly, it’s been non-stop! But the weather has been amazing! The sun’s been shining, and temperatures have been in the low 70s, so we’ve been making the most of the outdoor time. This week at schoolContinue reading “Week 226: More Wine Festing!”
Week 225: Wine Fest Season!
It’s the first full week of September, so that means we are heading straight into wine season, but first, we had to get through the week! We had a hard time getting things back into gear after our trip to Portugal and only a short night’s rest before returning to work and school on Tuesday,Continue reading “Week 225: Wine Fest Season!”
Week 206: Junior Prom
It’s been another cold week in Stuttgart! Not only did the temperatures drop again this week to the 40s, but our boiler broke again, and we had no hot water. Thankfully, this happened the day after our guests departed and not while they were there. However, I have learned my lesson about talking about theContinue reading “Week 206: Junior Prom”
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 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 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!”
Week 173: Festival Season Begins
This was a short week for us as we did not get back from Sardinia until Monday evening. As usual, the week flew by with millions of activities and school events! Thursday was Parent Night at the kids’ school. Ironically, neither kid could attend with us as they were each at their commitments; Ryan hadContinue reading “Week 173: Festival Season Begins”
Week 171: Back to School!
School started this week, and it’s been so busy! Monday was the big day for everyone! It was Ryan’s first day of High School, Brooklyn’s first day of her junior year, and Matt’s first day in school with the students. They were all pretty excited when they left together on Monday morning; it was soContinue reading “Week 171: Back to School!”