The cling wrap was nearly melted to the pink styrofoam tray filled with the dozen freshly baked cinnamon rolls and the price, written on the cling wrap in marker, was smearing from the warmth. Uncle Joe’s Grand Marquee was barely in park as my sisters unloaded out of the car and raced to grab theirContinue reading “365 Dagen Later”
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Berber baked bread & the Marrakech Medina
I asked Andy to author his adventure with Annie (his mom). Assembling an alliterated article was his approach. As anyone assumes, Andy arrived on this annoying attempt unaccompanied. Mandi and the munchkin maintained the manner while mom and I made moves to Morocco. Mainly motoring and marching through the Marrakech Medina, many memories were made.Continue reading “Berber baked bread & the Marrakech Medina”
Hoi, Ciao, Bonjour
Bucket lists… are a funny thing. Or maybe we are funny about them? Growing up, I had a bucket list and imagined I would someday start checking things off it. But to be honest, there weren’t a lot of things on that list because a bucket list was supposed to be filled with extravagant to-do’s.Continue reading “Hoi, Ciao, Bonjour”
Dwelling on the Days
I don’t know about you but I’m 100% guilty. Guilty of negative dwelling. Andy and I disagree and suddenly our relationship is falling apart. We have one bad day and I equate that to weeks and weeks of dissatisfaction. A few pending tasks that I can’t complete alone, or at least, I think I can’t,Continue reading “Dwelling on the Days”
The Adolescents’ View of Amsterdam
“If we experienced life through the eyes of a child, everything would be magical and extraordinary. Let our curiosity, adventure and wonder of life never end.” Akiane Kramarik Last month, Andy, Cooper and I had the pleasure of hosting in Amsterdam my sister Megan, her husband Eric, and their two girls, Rylee and Hailey. ThisContinue reading “The Adolescents’ View of Amsterdam”
New Years from the Netherlands…or is it Holidays in Holland?
I love the clog ornament. It screams Dutch to me. Although, it says Holland on the clogs… I want them to say the Netherlands…given that’s where we are living. …I wonder why this shop, here in Amsterdam, doesn’t have any ornaments that say the Netherlands on them? Holland, the Netherlands…wait, are these two locations the same place? I found myself pondering thisContinue reading “New Years from the Netherlands…or is it Holidays in Holland?”
Thanksgiving, in Hindsight
Mom! Megan won’t let me curl my hair! Do you like this outfit? You do? Well, I’m not comfortable, I’m going to go change again… Morgan, it’s time to get up! Brody has Dad’s shoe again! Mandi, that’s my shirt! And no, you can’t wear it! Girls, we were supposed to be out the doorContinue reading “Thanksgiving, in Hindsight”
Twintig Ervaring Van Leven Buitenland: Deel Twee
Twintig Ervaring Van Leven Buitenland: Deel Twee (20 Lessons From Life Abroad: Part 2) As promised, Part 2 of our Lessons from Life Abroad: Nummer 11: Don’t Take Things For Granted…Like Amazon Prime My love for Amazon Prime and the conveniences of American shopping run deep. From everyday necessities like deodorant and diapers to justContinue reading “Twintig Ervaring Van Leven Buitenland: Deel Twee”
Twintig Ervaring Van Leven Buitenland: Deel Een
Twintig Ervaring Van Leven Buitenland: Deel Een (20 Lessons From Life Abroad: Part 1) A few nights ago, Andy and I were enjoying a lovely dinner of tasty farmers market items when it hit us, we’ve been here for 1 month! Gek! (translated: crazy) While we are by no means locals, we learned several important lessons.Continue reading “Twintig Ervaring Van Leven Buitenland: Deel Een”
Arrival in Amsterdam
Arrival in Amsterdam Well, as most of you are aware, we made it to Amsterdam a week ago from today! Yes, just in time to miss this weekend’s big game between MSU and ASU (Jeff, Sparty On for me)! Here is a recap our first week (and a few extra days) for those of you whoContinue reading “Arrival in Amsterdam”