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!”
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Week 266: Five Years in Germany + Crete, Greece
This week started like any other, except we were still recovering from our late-night drive home from Le Mans. Monday was a significant day, though, as it marked five years since we moved to Germany. Technically, my anniversary was back in May since I arrived a few weeks before everyone else. But we celebrate theContinue reading “Week 266: Five Years in Germany + Crete, Greece”
Week 265: The 24hrs of Le Mans
It was finally the last week of school! Some weeks it barely felt like we were keeping our heads above water, so we’re more than grateful it’s over and we’ve officially earned a break for the summer! Tuesday marked Ryan’s last day of school, which always feels like a milestone; part celebration, part “how didContinue reading “Week 265: The 24hrs of Le Mans”
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 255: Exploring Ireland
We kicked off the week right where we left off in Kinsale, still in the middle of our ten-day road trip through Ireland with our friends from the U.S. After a quick breakfast in Kinsale, we hit the road toward our next stop: Killarney National Park. The drive took us along some incredibly narrow, windingContinue reading “Week 255: Exploring Ireland”
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”
