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Home Renovations – Part 3

The biggest project in our home was the kitchen renovation. We were a bit out of our element so we worked with a designer to draw up plans and helps us choose materials. It was an exciting process and like … Continue reading

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Books of 2020

These are my fun friends of the past year: The Time in Between by Dueñas, María Cartea cu Apolodor by Gellu Naum Inferior by Angela Saini Wuthering Heights by Brontë, Emily Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage by Elizabeth … Continue reading

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Home Renovations – Part 2

Our new home, now 5 years old was a source of some fun projects. Bedroom Closet The first renovation in the home, other than flooring and painting was for us to maximize our closet in the bedroom. With three walls … Continue reading

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European Tour – France

Our last stop in the journey was France in gorgeous Dordogne, back to the heavenly house where we spent a family vacation in 2016. It was an emotional trip, a very slow pace from multiple perspectives. This trip was organized … Continue reading

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European Tour – Romania

We made it to our new home base for 5 weeks on August 4th. Cillian and I ventured for a two-hour train ride from Ulm to Frankfurt, a long wait in the airport but hey it had a play area … Continue reading

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Thank you 2019!

Dear 2019, You were pretty impressive so here are some of your highlights. Personal highlights: Arranged travels to spend time with family and friends Organized the first birthday picnic for Cillian Cillian learning new life skills like walking, talking, starting … Continue reading

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European Tour – Italy

The Italian excursion was easily planned at home when 5 + 2 hours on a train didn’t sound too bad. After a week of solo traveling with Cillian, the prospect of getting in a train for a whole day from … Continue reading

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European Tour – Germany

The adventure continued for Cillian and me. Husband had to return to work and we were apart for 5 weeks while we were visiting friends and family. Cillian was an excellent travel companion, navigating train stations, airports, airplanes. It gave … Continue reading

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Books of 2019

These are my fun friends of the past year: Confessions of a Domestic Failure by Bunmi Laditan El misterio de Pont-Aven (Comisario Dupin, #1) by Jean-Luc Bannalec La casa en Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier … Continue reading

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European Tour – England

We came home for enough time to plan the son’s 1st bday picnic. He spent 7 hours outside having a blast with family and friends. We also had a weekend away at the cottage with the fam, rocking cottage life … Continue reading

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