loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com
Five Backpacks: June 2015
http://loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com/2015_06_01_archive.html
Monday, June 15, 2015. So when I said I was dedicating the first week of June to "Japan Week", what I really meant was the third week of June. Ha! I am finally ready to jump right in though, and am kicking Japan Week off with our once in a lifetime experience of taking Karate in Japan! I had also been looking for something special that Porter and I could do together, to have be "our thing"; so with the encouragement of a good friend I decided to do it along with Porter! It was a fantastic workout, and ex...
loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com
Five Backpacks: April 2015
http://loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com/2015_04_01_archive.html
Monday, April 20, 2015. As we ventured into our first "mid-level" bidding season, we had a rollercoaster of an experience. Thankfully, at the end of our ride this time though, we ended up with an AMAZING onward assignment! We had multiple factors that played into our situation this time, making it very unique comparitively; but that is a story for another day. Now, I'm back in the saddle, and finally ready to blog it. We are THRILLED to announce that our family will be moving to. The homeland of Legos.
loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com
Five Backpacks: December 2014
http://loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com/2014_12_01_archive.html
Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Broken Bones. The Saga Continues. In reference to the cast on Porter's arm in the previous post). So, guess who broke their arm this last summer? If you are counting, that is time number three! Third Time's the Charm right? Well, in Porter's case, I guess "the charm" means getting surgery. Poor guy. These pics taken right before he left for the hospital to get the cast finally. But let me take you back to the very beginning. It's a very good place to start. The awesome local s...
loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com
Five Backpacks: September 2014
http://loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com/2014_09_01_archive.html
Wednesday, September 17, 2014. The Netherlands, a.k.a. my Dream Come True. Europe 2014: Part 3. So I've dreamed of probably just a few things for my whole life. One of those, was visiting The Netherlands in person. This tulip lover has been longing to see the. Flowers, wooden shoes and windmills. For as long as I can remember! Through some amazing trip planning courtesy of Noah my hero, he finally made my dream come true! It was. amazing. Prepare now for picture overload. Unesco World Heritage site.
loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com
Five Backpacks: October 2014
http://loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com/2014_10_01_archive.html
Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Sir Miles the Knight. So, a *while* ago, Miles turned THREE! I simply can not believe time has gone by so quickly. I know I say that with all of my boys, but seriously. This time, it has really thrown me for a loop. He will always be 6 months old in my brain I guess. That's what happens when you are the "baby"! We celebrated with a Knight themed party. And couple of his best buddies. It turned out so cute, and I pulled out my Cake skills again,. It was totally perfect! He will ...
loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com
Five Backpacks: May 2015
http://loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com/2015_05_01_archive.html
Thursday, May 28, 2015. I think I'm Going to Love You. In the meantime, however, we arrived safe and sound to Copenhagen, Denmark and are IN LOVE with living here so far! I can tell only a couple of weeks in, that I will be brokenhearted when it is time to move. I'm in trouble now. As I've done with our previous posts I wanted to make sure to document some of my initial thoughts and feelings of our new home. Here is a quick Top 5 Favorite Things so far. Any day of the week! 3 They ride their bikes everyw...
loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com
Five Backpacks: June 2014
http://loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com/2014_06_01_archive.html
Monday, June 23, 2014. Europe 2014- Part 2 : Normandie. Calm, Peaceful, Beautiful, and Humbling and Awe Inspiring. Her eyes lit up when she would tell that story, and she was so cute. We sure do miss you Meme! In any case, had the liberators not come that fateful June Day to change the tide of the War, it is most assured that they would have never met! Porter and I in front of the beautiful memorial sculpture. D-Day was truly a group effort,. Original monument erected at Omaha Beach. The Cemetery and Mem...
loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com
Five Backpacks: Drumroll Please
http://loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com/2015/04/drumroll-please.html
Monday, April 20, 2015. As we ventured into our first "mid-level" bidding season, we had a rollercoaster of an experience. Thankfully, at the end of our ride this time though, we ended up with an AMAZING onward assignment! We had multiple factors that played into our situation this time, making it very unique comparitively; but that is a story for another day. Now, I'm back in the saddle, and finally ready to blog it. We are THRILLED to announce that our family will be moving to. The homeland of Legos.
loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com
Five Backpacks: May 2014
http://loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com/2014_05_01_archive.html
Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Who Wants to Meet the President? Top photo courtesy of Noah's colleague. Well, after an intro by our lovely Ambassador. Who's pretty awesome too),. And a short speech-. Porter was lucky enough to be in that small group of people who have ever had that chance. Now, most of the time in life being a kid doesn't get you the big perks of life. In diplomatic celebrity land though, that is where you've hit the jackpot! Photographic proof of Porter's encounter with the. This is the one sho...
loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com
Five Backpacks: Gingerbread Night 2014- Tokyo Edition
http://loveslaughsandlavender.blogspot.com/2015/03/gingerbread-night-2014-tokyo-edition.html
Sunday, March 8, 2015. Gingerbread Night 2014- Tokyo Edition. Finally blogging about the holidays! To kick it off we will start with our annual Gingerbread night! We of course did graham cracker houses for the kids. And we adults had a grand time doing the. We let the kids help a little of course). It is quite a wonder to behold, and it definitely has a "vibe". That we have been privileged to call home for the. Last couple of years. We tried to capture that essence I guess you could say! Of course all th...