Wow, that last post about packing was really getting long. Here I pick up with categories #2 and #3 from my list of our household goods we packed up to: Take with us 1a. Send to the Bahamas (Taken by the movers on May 31) 1b. Keep for the summer (Packed in suitcases and kept … Continue reading
Posted in October 2013 …
Do We have a Southpaw on our Hands?
KLC is favoring her left hand for many of her daily activities. Just yesterday she decided she wanted to play catch. Check it out.
The C Family’s International Relocation | Keep, Store, Give Away, Sell: where’s our stuff?
Looking back at our timeline, the process went fairly smoothly. Looking at it from April, when we accepted the job, was a whole different story. I was not sure what we were getting into: our first move as a married couple to an international location with an infant child. Fortunately, I found quite a few … Continue reading
The C Family’s International Relocation | Logistical Overview
Hooray! The baby is asleep for a nap in her crib! It’s time for a post. Today I’ll recap our move to the Bahamas by discussing the timeline and all the moving parts. Timeline April 5: Job offer accepted May 14: Joint going-away party in Houston with friends C & M, who were set to … Continue reading
The C Family’s International Relocation
I read a blog post with tips on saving money while moving today. I started writing a comment on that post that almost turned into an entire post in itself. I think it’s time I write a recap of our international moving adventure. I am currently sitting in the car, typing with my thumbs, so … Continue reading
Meat!
Have I written on the blog about the adventure that is acquiring meat in the Bahamas? Well, today I made a meat haul. Look at all that frozen goodness! You’re looking at 18 pounds of meat: salmon, beef, pork, and chicken breasts (in the box). I’m thrilled! Besides having a freezer full of awesome, … Continue reading
Wedding Trifles: A Guide
(I wrote this post a month ago but just got around to inserting the pics. Enjoy!) My sister and her new husband aren’t big cake people. They are, however, trifle people. Are you familiar with trifles? According to Miriam-Webster: trifle – noun. a dessert typically consisting of plain or sponge cake often soaked with wine … Continue reading
KLC: 10 Months
Here’s our happy girl again this month! The key to getting a cooperative baby for this picture was catching her just as she woke up from her nap. She gave me a solid 5 seconds of shooting time–wow! And look at those pearly whites! If you look closely, you can see all four of her … Continue reading
Our 2nd Anniversary Walkcation
I’m going to try to post a little “walkcation” recap in the five minutes I estimate KLC will continue playing on her own in the living room. We had a good weekend, but it was not without its challenges. Friday: KLC and I arrive early afternoon, check in, head to the pools (of which there … Continue reading
