After a couple of busy weeks, we were ready for a change of pace. Between Matt starting his new job and a few outings with friends, we still managed to keep things interesting without overloading the calendar. Sometimes it’s nice to have a week with no big plans, especially when the weather is doing itsContinue reading “Week 284: Taking it Easy”
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Week 281: Homecoming
This weekend was Homecoming at Stuttgart High School, which meant an entire week of Spirit Week leading up to it. Even more exciting for Ryan, he finally had his braces removed this week! It has been almost three years of braces, preceded by another two years with a jaw alignment device, so it is stillContinue reading “Week 281: Homecoming”
Week 280: Volksfest!
We kept up with our usual routine this week of having a relatively low key work and school week followed by a very busy weekend. We did break up the routine a little bit on Wednesday when we went to a friend’s house for some after work cocktails. This week’s specialty was blueberry mint ginContinue reading “Week 280: Volksfest!”
Week 279: A Little Bit of Everything
We had another mostly normal week, although Thursday night gave us a nice break from our usual routine. Ryan had his Boy Scout Court of Honor, where the Scouts were recognized for everything they had accomplished over the past six months, and Ryan had a particularly good night. He earned more merit badges than anyoneContinue reading “Week 279: A Little Bit of Everything”
Weeks 269 & 270: Two Quiet Weeks in Germany
It has honestly been a quiet, kind of boring couple of weeks in Germany, not even enough happening to justify breaking this into two separate weekly posts. It has still been incredibly hot, and everywhere is sold out of air conditioners. We already have three in our house, but we decided we have become farContinue reading “Weeks 269 & 270: Two Quiet Weeks in Germany”
Week 264: Brooklyn’s Graduation
After 13 years of homework, exams, projects, early mornings, and countless school events, graduation week had finally arrived for Brooklyn! The week kicked off on Monday. Matt and I both had to work, and since the graduation ceremony was scheduled right during dinnertime on Tuesday, we decided to celebrate a little early with a specialContinue reading “Week 264: Brooklyn’s Graduation”
Week 258: Prom Weekend
It was another busy week; one that held both the heaviness of loss and some celebrations. In between the usual routines, we spent a lot of time reflecting on my grandfather and his passing. Those moments came in waves, sometimes quiet and sometimes emotional. The week began cold and gray, the kind of weather thatContinue reading “Week 258: Prom Weekend”
Week 256: Springtime in Germany!
Last week flew by, as usual! After we got back from Ireland late on Sunday night, we had to drag ourselves out of bed for work and school on Monday morning. On Wednesday, Ryan’s baseball team had a scrimmage against a local team, the Herrenberg Wanderers. The team is only about twenty minutes south ofContinue reading “Week 256: Springtime in Germany!”
Week 230: Columbus Day Weekend in Romania
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”
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 🎡”
