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Our time in Detroit was super short and before we knew it it was time to fly to New York.  The Detroit to New York flight was without a doubt the easiest flight of my life.  At only an hour and a half long, it passed by like nothing.  Miral was super pleasant and sleptContinue reading “Bright Lights”

Living in a developing country has many perks (all the help, please) but it also has drawbacks.  One drawback is that our Santa pictures are always with a Marine who kindly volunteers to dress up in the 10 year old Santa suit that the community liaison’s office has.  So, as you can imagine I wasContinue reading “A Fresh Santa”

Oh Detroit, you were magnificent with your beautiful white snow and yard for the kids to play in for hours.  Even better is that Uncle Shawn, who has a MUCH HIGHER cold tolerance than me, was there to patiently play in the snow with the boys for hours!!   I was able to come out andContinue reading “Snowy Days”

When we left for the US we were all hoping to get to see some snow.  Well, Detroit did not disappoint! After our trip was over I asked the boys which part was their favorite, both answered with a resounding Detroit.  When I asked why, they both answered snow! Seeing all of these cuties sureContinue reading “Motor City”

Week 18- I’m a little behind considering Miral is six months this week(!) but I want to remember her every week, so back to week 18, which was also four months for this beauty. Week 18- It was another big week for you. You went to Detroit for the first time and met Uncle Shawn,Continue reading “18/52 Four Month”

I still have a lot of photos from our trip to the US and I will get to all of them, but meanwhile life goes on.   You all know I love a list, and a countdown, and photos.  What I don’t love is Randy in Pakistan for a year.  But circumstances came about and itContinue reading “365 Countdown”

Our last week in California was full of friends visiting us.  Randy’s college roommate and his wife Jenn and kids Harrison and Lily came towards the end.  We took all the kids and went to the Santa Cruz aquarium.  It was a teeny one compared to Monterey but lovely.  It was full of hands onContinue reading “Friends and Fish”

I met Gabby the first week of Freshman year at college.  Our resident adviser took our whole floor out to dinner at Fridays and I managed to spill a whole coke on her.  Despite that we ended up being best friends.  She was my voice of reason in a time if life when there isContinue reading “Friday's”

I always love my children, even when they drive me nuts. As Malcolm always says, Mommy- I love you, easy (Malcolm speak for even) when I don’t.  It’s pretty sweet because he says it entirely in earnest, usually right after a time out and a few mad faces.  The same goes for me, I loveContinue reading “I Love You, Easy When I Don't”

The Monterey Aquarium was high on our list for things to do in California.  It’s a pretty special place.  I still remember everything about it two years later and that’s saying something for someone with two small kids and not a lot of brain space.   The best part about the aquarium is how interactive itContinue reading “Jellies, Otters and Stingrays”