A large "#Lausanne" sign is displayed along the waterfront, with people enjoying the view and a cloudy sky above. The scene captures a vibrant atmosphere near Lac Léman.

Lausanne

We spent this past weekend visiting with some friends in Lausanne, Switzerland. We (finally) got our A/C (mostly) fixed, but the heat wave continues unabated. We sure were glad to…
A vibrant light show illuminates a historic archway during a nighttime event, with a crowd gathered in front enjoying the spectacle.

NYE in Munich

Photo by Eden Garhart-Smith I'll admit it: I was nervous to go out for New Years Eve in a city I've never been to, on a bone-chillingly cold night. We'd…
Three smiling young friends sit together, enjoying each other's company in a cozy setting. They are sharing a light moment.

Munich: Day 2

Reunited, and it Feels So Good! Why did we go to Munich for New Years? Partially because we could, but also because Lilian had a friend from back in the…

Every Pony Get Down…

... It's Lilian's birthday party! I'm not ashamed to admit, I was just as into the idea of a My Little Pony party as she was. But she did have…

Memorial Day 2015

If the quality of a long weekend can be gauged by how dirty and sticky your child was by the end of it, I'd say this one was pretty damn awesome.…

Tough Christmas

So, remember when I said I was going to take the time between Christmas and New Years to relax and rejuvenate? Yeah, not so much. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day…

Little Gretzky

I'm not entirely sure where she got it from, but Lilian freaking loves hockey. I used to love hockey (sadly, I don't have much free time for it these days),…

The Worst Laid Plans…

It is a testament to my husband's good nature that I can say something like "hey, let's paint the kitchen cabinets" the weekend before Thanksgiving and he will actually go…