Category Archives: Travel

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 259: Back in the USA and my Birthday

On Sunday, I flew back to the U.S. for my grandfather’s services. I was feeling pretty emotional, but luckily a travel nightmare would distract me during the journey. What should have been a routine connection in Frankfurt turned into a complete nightmare. The new immigration system slowed everything to a crawl. I had three hoursContinue reading “Week 259: Back in the USA and my Birthday”

Week 257: Quick Trip to Belgium

Some weeks feel long and drawn out but this one did the opposite and flew by in a blur of work, school schedules, last-minute decisions, and a whirlwind weekend that packed in just about everything. All week, we had been eyeing the kids’ softball and baseball games scheduled for the weekend in Belgium against theContinue reading “Week 257: Quick Trip to Belgium”

Week 254: Kicking off Spring Break in Dublin

Spring is definitely here, and it’s visible everywhere. It feels like every tree and bush is in full bloom. Daffodils are popping up all over, and the tulips are just starting to peek through. The scenery has been absolutely gorgeous, but oddly, it’s still been quite cold. Temperatures have barely climbed out of the 40s,Continue reading “Week 254: Kicking off Spring Break in Dublin”

Week 252: Quick Trip to England

Another week has flown right by! Brooklyn spent Monday through Wednesday in Luxembourg at a science conference at the University of Luxembourg. Of course, even after I specifically asked her to take pictures, she came home with exactly one of her waiting for an Uber Eats delivery. Teenagers! She said she had a great time,Continue reading “Week 252: Quick Trip to England”

Week 249: Ski Amade and Schloss Lieser

We had a quiet week at home! Unfortunately some maintenance issues at work had us working from home this week until they could be resolved. I definitely enjoyed not having to wake up, get ready, and drive in every day! It’s also a school holiday this week in most of Europe (although not for theContinue reading “Week 249: Ski Amade and Schloss Lieser”

Week 248: Brooklyn’s Birthday and Skiing in the Trois Vallées

We had a busy, packed week! I’d just gotten back from the Olympics the night before and stayed up late with Matt decorating for Brooklyn’s birthday. We decorated everything in pink and gold, her favorite colors, with balloons and streamers everywhere. It turned out so cute! Thankfully, my friend Susan was still staying with usContinue reading “Week 248: Brooklyn’s Birthday and Skiing in the Trois Vallées”