It was a pretty quiet week after getting back from the US on Sunday. We made it through another full week of work and school, followed by a low-key weekend at home, although it ended up being a little busier than planned. Friday was my day off, and I had every intention of getting upContinue reading “Week 276: A Quiet Week Back in Germany”
Category Archives: Stuttgart
Week 275: Brooklyn’s College Move-In
We just finished up a crazy week, and it somehow managed to include the first day of school for Ryan, a trip to the US, moving Brooklyn into college, time with friends and family, and even a movie! It was a lot packed into one week, but somehow we made it through. The week startedContinue reading “Week 275: Brooklyn’s College Move-In”
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 267: Boiling Hot!
Wow, what a crazy, hot week it has been! We got back from Greece on Sunday, but while we were away, a brutal heat wave had settled over much of Europe. Every day this week topped 100°F (38°C), and suddenly everyone I know was Googling, “What is a heat dome?” I’ll spare you the meteorologyContinue reading “Week 267: Boiling Hot!”
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 263: Wrapping up the School Year
After returning from Lauterbrunnen on Monday afternoon, we jumped right into a busy week. Tuesday was my day off, but there wasn’t much time for relaxing. Our house was bursting at the seams with so many visitors; which we absolutely loved; but with eight people under one roof, there was plenty of laundry and aContinue reading “Week 263: Wrapping up the School Year”
Week 262: Visitors, Euros, and Lauterbrunnen
A few weeks ago (I’m getting very behind on my posts!) I attended my final German class. I’m so happy to have my evenings free again. It’s hard to imagine how productive I must have been before spending nearly ten hours a week in class. At the same time, though, I feel a little sad.Continue reading “Week 262: Visitors, Euros, and Lauterbrunnen”
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 253: Final Week of March
Another week has flown by, and after our trip to England last weekend, we stayed a bit closer to home this week. The weather has been warming up, the flowering trees are in full bloom, and the birds are back. I really love this time of year in Germany. The regular week flew by inContinue reading “Week 253: Final Week of March”
Week 251: Another Full Week at Home!
This week felt long and stressful for everyone. Work and school have kept us all busy, and after-school activities have filled our evenings. The kids are in baseball and softball, Matt has been going to the gym, and I’ve had German class. The weather has been cold but sunny, and we’ve really enjoyed the extraContinue reading “Week 251: Another Full Week at Home!”
Gilcrests Abroad 