Category Archives: Festivals

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 🎡”

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!”