2013 was a year of many firsts for our family. In 2013 I started working for the first time since getting married, Joshua successfully completed his first day of school, we visited Mexico for the first time as a family of four and for the first time in years we traveled during Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is … Continue reading
When we first arrived at the small Lombok International Airport we could breathe the fresh tropical air , see the smiling faces of the residents and knew that this was going to be a wonderful trip. We had booked a car to take us to the hotel and the diver offered to give us a … Continue reading
Our visit to Lombok last November was very different than most of our trips. For the first time in months we didn’t have an agenda and we were just ready to relax and enjoy the idyllic beaches, fantastic food and gorgeous views. So after two days of doing just that, I started to get itchy … Continue reading
I can’t believe we’ve been in Jakarta for almost two years! Two years ago I came to Jakarta with a little toddler and an emerging belly, today we have two very rowdy toddlers and a very exciting summer ahead of us. Two years ago my sister was visiting us and we took her to Bali, … Continue reading
My heart is aching for the families in Newtown, Connecticut. Every time I watch the news or read a new article about it I get a tear-eyed and try not to hug the boys too hard. I can’t believe something like this is happening, yet again. My thoughts and constant prayers go out to those … Continue reading
They say places are defined by its history. That pieces of what was mark what now is. That the past determines the present. I believe some of this is true but what I really am sure about is that catching a glimpse of history is essential in understanding the existing conditions of a place. I … Continue reading
MY BABY IS ONE YEAR OLD! That’s all that’s been on my mind all week. I can’t believe that just a few months ago I was holding a newborn baby in my arms. Joshua has been such as blessing and a wonderful addition to our family. Everything about him, from us thinking he was a … Continue reading
Of course this week was no exception and it was as crazy and fun as the previous ones. We are still quite busy working on Joshua’s birthday party and we are just enjoying the coming Christmas season. Monday and Tuesday I “lunched” with girlfriends and got to enjoy an awesome chocolate dessert at the Magnum … Continue reading
A week in snapshots is finally back, or at least for now until Santa starts getting busy and preparing for Christmas! This week has certainly been a busy one. Then again, which week isn’t??? We celebrated Thanksgiving with good friends on Thursday and on the days before that and after I was either preparing for … Continue reading
I bet a number of you are doing some research before you move to the new place you call home. I know I did before we moved to Bangkok and then to Jakarta. I try to be as prepared as I can, especially if I’m moving with kids. A fellow soon-to-be expat mom, Magdalena who’s … Continue reading
