Young, in love and full of adventure. That was me at age nineteen but still....I missed those colorful lights that Germans found Kitsch, my siblings, the laughter and the way we did things at home....
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You need ideas on how to make Christmas special on little funds...ask my Mom. Eleven kids and she made it as magical every time.
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These kids were sharing the joy on that Thanksgiving day. They felt the energy their parents were feeling. Thanksgiving with friends when abroad.
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I am a huge fan of dressing the part so why is it that I also say be comfy? Am I crazy? My Mom set the example by dressing the part and eventually I followed suit. Nevertheless she let us be teens...she let us be comfy and experiment.
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Germany 1989, with no internet and I tried to make pumpkin pie. The word try is important here. You've got to love those expat flops and oh how I love Libby! I am a loyal customer.
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Episode one...a family with eleven kids during the holiday season. This month a story a week about holidays with a crazy gang... my family.
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Yes and I have been peddling around Europe on a bike for over 27 years. Kiel, Bordeaux, Fribourg, Montreux and Amsterdam. I am confidant curving in and out of traffic and yet others never cease to be amazed!
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Ever felt useless at night with your kids stuck on their phones and computers doing their homework. You're not! They need the pitter patter of your feet and trust me they want it.
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Swearing is in vogue but is swearing in a foreign language a good idea? Caution advised here and yes, I have made this mistake and looked like a fool
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Happy Halloween. Eleven kids, one house and anyone over twelve not allowed on the night prowl. Share I did.
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Six women, a book and discussions like I have never had. My run in with the most spectacular book club in France.
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That's her the year she arrived. Farmington Elementary changed that year and so did I.
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