Travel

Fantasy Weekend at the Four Seasons

There have been a few moments in my life when I felt like a princess. The day I took the stage in my tutu and ballet slippers and performed alone in front of dozens. I was 5 years old. A year later, when I personally delivered watermelon...

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Detroit Rock City

I'm headed to Michigan today to check out what will surely be a life changing experience. Stefania of City Mama wrote so beautifully about her experience last year, it was impossible to say no. I'm looking forward to the “Driving Green Technology” event hosted by Ford...

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Roadtrip to my (other) Homeland

I wasn't really sure what this summer was going to bring for our family.  Last year, we spent the long days packing and preparing for our big move across the country.  The year before that, Justin was cramming for the DAT (Dental Admissions Test) and...

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California Part Deux

We are here in California for the second time since moving to NYC in August. Seems like a lot, doesn't it? It actually felt like a lot during our travels. We were so excited about coming for the holidays, but the family drama and the...

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Empire State of Mind

Whew. Well, we're back in the city and honestly it feels amazing. This trip back to California was just what I needed. We missed daddy terribly, but it was good for him to put all of his energy into his first midterm (which he got...

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Soul: Restored

It has been SO nice to be back in our hometown in California. We've enjoyed my mother's homemade chili, a glorious pumpkin patch visit with friends, amazing weather, and countless other moments that have made this trip completely worth the while. I was still feeling...

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We’re Leavin’…

... on a jet plane... I'll only be gone for two weeks. Yes, I caved. I've decided to take the kids back to California to spend Halloween with grandparents and friends. And nicer weather than the 40 degree rainy misery that we are currently experiencing......

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Mission Accomplished

This past week was full of small (even though they felt huge) milestones. Dr. J started school officially on Monday, and while that only actually consisted of fun things to get him and his classmates familiar with the school and each other, it was my...

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Getting Our Feet Wet

Well, here we are on week three (right? It's been three weeks? I can't keep track of anything). Dr. J started Dental School yesterday, and as nervous as I was in the months leading up to yesterday about this first week, it has gone off...

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Happening. Very. Fast.

I know that this blog was supposed to be about my experience moving to the big apple and everything in between, but life has gotten totally hectic and I haven't had the extra hour to document it. I manage to shoot off one line emails,...

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