Category: Personal
Meandering in Washington D.C.
Synara wanted to see the White House and Alejandra wanted to see the Lincoln Memorial, so we went back to Washington D.C. We chose a circle that would begin going to the Lincoln Memorial and then to the other side to the Capitol, with the White House and other...
Ocean City 2013
Jenny and Miquel took Alejandra and Synara to Ocean City, Maryland. Jenny was the photographer for the day. She did another wonderful job!
Shopping in Baltimore
Today, after church, and listening to my son’s message in church, the girls and I went to Baltimore for some shopping. One having nothing to do with the other, I should add. 🙂 Traveling along 295 North into Baltimore, we were quickly slowed and stopped by….we didn’t know what. A...
Sakura with Synara and Alejandra
Last night, Jenny, Miquel, Alejandra, and Synara went to a movie then to Sakura. Alejandra was most excited to go to the Japanese restaurant. Jenny did me the honor of taking the photos! And now two movies, one of an onion train, the other everyone trying to catch the shrimp...
Slideshow Scenes of our Day in New York City
The day arrived Chris and I took the girls to New York City. It was HOT and the buses weren’t cooperative. The Megabus at least kept us informed of the changes, but Chris and I decided that we will never take the Green tour bus ever again! See the slide...
Make Up Party at Heather’s
Laura and I were invited to Heather’s make-up party. She said we could also bring Alejandra and Synara. More here
Earleigh Heights Fire Department Carnival
It’s that time of year again. The weather is hot, the air is sultry and humid, it must be time for the Carnival! This year it worked out that I got to take Silas and Rubà with an added bonus of taking Alejandra and Synara, too!
The Fourth
This July 4th we had the usual BBQ and family time. Laura did something a bit different for the holiday and took Alejandra and Synara for a hike to Patapsco State Park. After dinner, we dashed to get the slurpees and then off to the fireworks in Annapolis. This year...
Independence Day Cupcakes
After a nice day at Annapolis, we came home and decorated cupcakes for the 4th of July. We decided to call them Independence Day Cupcakes and mark our July 4th, and Catalunya’s desire for Independence too.
Annapolis Naval Academy
Last year Lisa took us on a tour of the Naval Academy, and this year, after watching the rain pour down, we took a chance to repeat our tour for Synara.
Another Visit to the Baltimore Aquarium
Someone once told me that I’ve been way too many times to our National Aquarium, but besides the price, I really do like it there. This outing was a bit disappointing, since they are making changes and we missed the dolphins, but there is always something wonderful to see.
Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.
In spite of the rain and drizzle, we headed to Washington D.C. to see the Air and Space Museum.
Orioles Baseball Game
Alejandra’s father mentioned that he wanted his daughter to have the “full” American experience, like, what could be more American than a baseball game? Better than that, the Orioles were playing the Yankees this weekend! So Miquel, Jenny, and Laura took Alejandra and Synara to an Oriole baseball game. In...
National Zoo with Alejandra and Synara (and Rubà too!)
Last year when Alejandra was here we did not go to the Washington D.C. Zoo, so this year it was the first big thing we did. It ended up being a good plan as Synara loves animals and Rubà let us know she didn’t have any memory of going to...
Friends Far Away
No matter where I am in the world, I am far from someone I love. Petra (from Holland) who lived with us for a year as an exchange student and quickly became family, along with Marta and Pepe (from Spain), who I met in Yahoo online, are also friends. They...
Miniature Birthday
My birthday was nearly a month ago, but it’s not over yet. Petra’s gift arrived yesterday. Along with this miniature house, I should add that Georgie also gave me something small, but sweet. Laura also gave me something small, but something I really wanted! Now I can carry...
Rubi’s First Picture
“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.” ~Richard Bach ~ Today, our 3 year old Rubà created her FIRST drawing, and I think it’s pretty GOOD!
Pink Ladies
My husband tells me I am his favorite Pink Lady, but I know he has another… I miss him so much that when I was shopping with mom yesterday, I couldn’t help but pause to see a display of John’s favorite apples, the Pink Lady. You don’t see this variety...
Teddy Bear Cookie Birthday
While Rubà turned 3, I was in Australia. When I returned home and I was looking at the photos of her blowing out her candles, she pouted at me, “Nana, you weren’t HERE!” Fortunately, I already had a plan before I left Australia. Inspired by a pin on Pinterest, I...
Until August
Everyone that knows me well, knows I stink at good-byes. I get misty weeks before the actual good-bye events. I love being around loved ones. That’s it. Good-byes usually accompany others prying me off, finger by finger, not willing to let go. Not wealth, not anything can take the place...
Waiting in New Zealand
“For a while” is a phrase whose length can’t be measured.At least by the person who’s waiting.” ~ Haruki Murakami, South of the Border, West of the Sun If saying good-bye to my husband, being injured and worried, and a long trip ahead of me wasn’t tragic enough, I had...
Mothers Day
I missed my own mom and my children on this day, but it was sweet to spend it with John. I got told Happy Mother’s Day very early in the morning by the man I love and I sunk into his arms all smiles. The plan was to go to...
Whiteman Park Kangaroos
John drives home from work past Whiteman Park and often sees kangaroos at that time of day. So on his day off, we went by at around the same time…
One More Time at John Forrest National Park
After nearly a week of rain, John and I thought we would make one more trip to John Forrest National Park, in the hopes that with all the rain, we might actually have a waterfall to look at.
Bird Watching
And God said, “Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens.†Genesis 1:20 First part of the chair project done, it was time to do something fun. We have a list of things we wish to...
The Chairs
John and I decided each time I am in Perth that we should take on a project, like the last time it was the kitchen floor. We were online when we discussed the next project. Since airplane tickets are so much money, getting new furniture all the time is out...
Whiteman Park Classic Car Show
Whiteman Park is a beautiful place and just the area alone would be an attraction for me, but it seems to hosts a lot of events and always seems to have an emphasis on children. Last weekend though, they held the Classic Car show.      The largest display of...
My First Australian Rules Football Game
Georgie likes Aussie rules and her son Matt plays, so I was curious what the game was like. Georgie invited John and I to watch her son play, so we went. The game’s objective is to move the ball downfield and kick the ball through the team’s goal. The main...
ANZAC Day
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and “the contribution and suffering of all those who have served.” Originally 25 April every year...
Silver Princess
Long before John started calling me “Princess” I admired his photos of this flower. All my other times to Australia, these were not in flower in his garden. I was so happy when I noticed this time around it was starting to show its lovely pink flowers. Eucalyptus caesia, commonly...
Guildford, Western Australia
After riding through Guildford some time ago on our way to somewhere else. we decided to return as it looked like a lovely place for photos. Guildford was established in 1829 on the Swan River, being sited near a permanent fresh water supply. During Captain Stirling’s exploration for a suitable...
