Monthly Archives: September 2011

Rüdesheim with Nana and Papa

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Jennifer

Today I did something that would NEVER be allowed in the states.  I rode a chair-lift with Parker on my lap.  No seat belts.  No safety net. No protection.  Just mama’s arms holding him securely. We started our day way … Continue reading →

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“Rawr” cont…

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Jennifer

There was no way we were going to find that bear.  No way.  Papa and the bigs set out on a bike ride this morning, keeping their eyes open, hoping to see Rawr. No luck. After the boys’ PE class … Continue reading →

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We dropped a RAWR…

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Jennifer

Bet you can’t guess what kind of animal I am referring to.  While mom and I were on our walk in the fields Parker dropped a little stuffed animal he had been clinging to during his fall, and he had … Continue reading →

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Willkommen, Nana und Papa!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Jennifer

As I went to bed last night I checked the status of my parents’ flight on my iPhone. (Yes, there is an app for that.) I noticed that their flight was running a bit ahead of schedule and as a … Continue reading →

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Please leave a message…

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Jennifer

…after the beep.   BEEEEEP. If you call me between now and October 4th, you may receive my answering machine.  My parents arrive in 14 hours and I’m just a little bit exited.  Last time they were here we were … Continue reading →

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Thrifty

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Jennifer

Today after Hayden’s soccer game we stopped by the Thrift store. My favorite time of year is approaching and I know we’re going to be hitting a lot of Christmas Markets. We spend a lot of time outside so I … Continue reading →

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I only cried a little…

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Jennifer

I am not a car person.  I don’t care about fancy cars or how expensive they are.  I don’t pay attention to detail like some people do.  I can see a red 4-door car and think, “Hey, is that Jessica?” … Continue reading →

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Black bean Chicken (Crock Pot)

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Jennifer

I know I’m posting a lot of recipes lately but the reason is I’m so completely bored with the same menu I’ve had for the past 3 years.  I am actually feeling motivated to try new things and, so far, … Continue reading →

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Sunflowers

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Jennifer

Sunflowers remind me of high school. I loved the perfume by that name and had a best friend whose room was decorated in them. Sweet memories.

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Selbst Pflüecken Blumen

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Jennifer

The Germans have an adorable idea:  grow a beautiful field of flowers and mark them for sale.  People can come by and pick their own flowers, placing the money in a little metal box. When I saw a little field … Continue reading →

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