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On the Move
We've been in the Portland area about 2.5 years now...that means it's time to move again! If you know Brad and me, then you know we don't stay in one place for a particularly long time. Although we do enjoy the adventure of living in a new place and embrace the change...
Growing boys in a sandbox
A little fun at the park is a requirement when the sun comes out in Oregon. So the boys went to park and dug in the sand. They really dug their heels in when it was time to go ;)
Arts and crafts with dad
It is such a blessing to sit here and say "Alexa, play Bach." and then enjoy some coloring with a 19th month old. I was sure Bach triggered some inner artist in this wild child until I saw he had eaten the tip off the marker only to color with purple spit.
An Answered Prayer
After a year of hoping and praying that God would bless us with one more little Schweitzer, we are happy to announce that He has! We are obviously overjoyed and feel very blessed to be parents again. Nathan is pretty excited too. We think it was his added prayers just...
Nate and His Dog
On Wednesday, we took our Chocolate Lab, Brandon, in for his annual check-up. It is hard to believe our sweet Choco Bear turned fifteen just last month. He's hanging in there though. Aside from the normal signs of aging (hearing loss, macular degeneration, stiff...
Into the Wind…
This past weekend, we had some crazy high winds in our area. Well, that gave us the great idea to head out and fly some kites. You can probably already imagine how that went... Saturday seemed like a good day for kite flying. The temperature outside was unusually...
Finally, Some Sun!
Since Nathan didn't have to return to school until Wednesday this past week, that gave us two whole days to goof off together. Fortunately, one of those days was filled with bright, beautiful, vitamin D filled, mood boosting, I want to sing Hallelujah! sunshine. So,...
Nathan’s First Bowling Adventure
Do you ever go bowling? For us, it is something we do after a long period of time has passed only to ask ourselves, "Why don't we do this more often?". Bowling truly is a fun activity and it turns out that it is even more fun when a little person is involved. On...
Our Last Weekend of 2014
Cabin fever. It is something we have been feeling lately here in Germany. Cold, rainy days paired with our geriatric dog (who can't be left alone for very long) have had us longing for the days when we could just head outdoors and explore. Well, this past weekend...
Nikolaustag
This past weekend, we celebrated Nikolaustag. Saint Nicholas Day is observed on December 6 here in Germany and in many Western European countries. Saint Nicholas, or Nikolaos of Myra, was known during his time for being kind and generous, giving to those in need, and...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Another Thanksgiving, another year to be thankful for God's gifts. You are one of them.
Domäne Mechtildshausen
When we are in the mood for visiting with farm animals (which seems like every other week), we venture to Die Domäne Mechtildhausen. There are so many great things about this place! It is not only a beautiful spot just adjacent to the airfield in Wiesbaden but free of...