Love + Two

Anchors up, folks!  Our little family took a photo filled cruise from Germany, Finland, Denmark, Estonia, and Russia.  We cruised on the MSC Magnifica - with a room suite that included all food and beverages.  The kids especially enjoyed having a credit card style ID that allowed unlimited kid drinks, popcorn & gelato.

Magnolia Market, Waco, Texas - God Blessed! Oh my, we've been moving our feet!  This summer was filled with lovely adventures across Europe.  Our minds spin to balance normal life activities (i.e. soccer, guitar, scouts...) with exploring this wonderful world.  I do believe pictures capture the moment - so let's start our Summer in review. Home sweet home! Tyler is still really into NASA and everything space.  Opportunity knocked to visit NASA in Houston - so we went with smiles!  I believe in these little ones - even if it means sending future care packages to outer space.  We all loved our time in Houston - we have no problem. Mormor treated us to a fun trip to NASA!  Beauty in every right! Home....just beautiful home! Our time on the ranch provided our hearts time to just find peace.   Lucky enough to visit Tante Laura! Lucky enough to fish with Uncle Greg!

This month of April really kicked off with many trips.  Bob traveled TDY to Greece for a few weeks. Our family really missed having the extra TLC in our home.  Although everything get's accomplished (school & after school adventures), I personally feel like a car chugging on 3 wheels.  It makes it down the road - but we sure miss that 4th wheel. This picture was added to the AFNorth "Month of a Military kid" wall.  I simply love that Cammie wanted to be in the photo too :D  Avery was wearing her pjs - that's just life.  Dad was heading out the door. The kids started swim lessons at the JFC-Brunssum, Netherlands pool.  I'm told the Dutch take kids swim lessons very seriously and even follow a certification program due to all the canals in Holland.  After being on the wait-list for 6 months, I was excited for Tyler and Avery to learn proper strokes.  Tyler already had swim lessons in school but this class actually seems to encourage ...

This European adventure just continues to get better as each day passes.  I'm in awe of the stories we capture and carry from each country.  Our most recent vacation was to Italy.  The adventure took us from Rome to Sorrento & Positano. We flew out of Naples after eating our share of pizza, desserts, and delicious wine.  My favourite story included the ones from our Rome-to-Sorrento driver.  It was 2 hours, time well spent, in the car listening to a local chat about his love for the Italian countryside and the new modern Pope. Pictures tell the story better than words - so I'll stop with my chatter. This is Us - Vatican City - the smallest country in the world. We didn't spar -- but it sure was fun to learn about those who did. The Isle of Capri -- stunning blue waters, cliffs, and a joyful boat ride. We chose to have a tour guide to keep our kids interest and ensure our vacation was a learning experience.  I have to say - that w...