School wrapped up and it was time to make the trip home once again for the summer season.
Instead of the normal flight through Frankfurt, I flew to Moscow and then to DC from there. I was attending a week-long training about Math. I don't have anything that exciting to share about the conference itself, but my time in DC did allow me to catch up with an old familiar face! Jon, a teacher I worked with in Morocco now lives in the DC area and we were able to go out and celebrate his birthday!
I was able to visit a few museums while in DC. First I went to the Newseum.... it was amazing! It's all about media and journalism. It had hundreds of front pages from all over the world, talked about freedom of the press and freedom of speech throughout history and the world today. Obe of our grade 4 units is all about Media and we use a ton of resources from this place. I wish I could take my kiddos there. It'd be totally worth it!
I also went to the air and space museum. I'd been there before and they definitely had some fun exhibits, but I mostly looking for the gift shop. I have a precious nephew that loves planes! I found a cute little gift for him and a few books as well because it's never too early for that!
Finally, Friday came around and it was time to fly home! That little plane enthusiast and my parents picked me up and then we stopped off to watch a few more planes do their thing. Dylan loved his plane, but I will pretend he loved seeing me even more ;)
So much was squished into what always feels like too short of a time. As lovely as it would be to travel more in the summer, I love spending that time with my family. And that is exactly what I did this summer!!
Nothing but zoo trips, buggy rides, pool parties, and family dinners. Lots of ice cream, baby snuggles, and laughter. We went to an air show, two zoos, two farms, a parade, and a couple shopping trips. We also celebrated Charlotte's baptism and her first time rolling over, as well as Dylan's half birthday (any excuse to spoil the child). I got to catch up with friends too, and I love doing that also!
The moments I treasure most are simple.
They are unplanned.
They may look like nothing special.
But those simple moments are the times that bring joy to my heart and tears to my eyes.
My family is so precious to me and I think the many miles in between us are teaching me to love them more and never take the moments I have with them for granted.
I am about to begin my fifth year living overseas. Sometimes it feels as though I've been gone longer, sometimes it feels like I never left. I am often asked when/if I will return, and honestly I have no clue. I've asked God many times, but he hasn't yet revealed that to me. And that's okay.
I don't know when (or if) this overseas life will end, but I do know that no matter where I am in the world, I am loved, I have a home, and I have a family... And I can't wait to see them again!
Instead of the normal flight through Frankfurt, I flew to Moscow and then to DC from there. I was attending a week-long training about Math. I don't have anything that exciting to share about the conference itself, but my time in DC did allow me to catch up with an old familiar face! Jon, a teacher I worked with in Morocco now lives in the DC area and we were able to go out and celebrate his birthday!
I was able to visit a few museums while in DC. First I went to the Newseum.... it was amazing! It's all about media and journalism. It had hundreds of front pages from all over the world, talked about freedom of the press and freedom of speech throughout history and the world today. Obe of our grade 4 units is all about Media and we use a ton of resources from this place. I wish I could take my kiddos there. It'd be totally worth it!I also went to the air and space museum. I'd been there before and they definitely had some fun exhibits, but I mostly looking for the gift shop. I have a precious nephew that loves planes! I found a cute little gift for him and a few books as well because it's never too early for that!
Finally, Friday came around and it was time to fly home! That little plane enthusiast and my parents picked me up and then we stopped off to watch a few more planes do their thing. Dylan loved his plane, but I will pretend he loved seeing me even more ;)So much was squished into what always feels like too short of a time. As lovely as it would be to travel more in the summer, I love spending that time with my family. And that is exactly what I did this summer!!
Nothing but zoo trips, buggy rides, pool parties, and family dinners. Lots of ice cream, baby snuggles, and laughter. We went to an air show, two zoos, two farms, a parade, and a couple shopping trips. We also celebrated Charlotte's baptism and her first time rolling over, as well as Dylan's half birthday (any excuse to spoil the child). I got to catch up with friends too, and I love doing that also!The moments I treasure most are simple.
They are unplanned.
They may look like nothing special.
But those simple moments are the times that bring joy to my heart and tears to my eyes.
My family is so precious to me and I think the many miles in between us are teaching me to love them more and never take the moments I have with them for granted.
I am about to begin my fifth year living overseas. Sometimes it feels as though I've been gone longer, sometimes it feels like I never left. I am often asked when/if I will return, and honestly I have no clue. I've asked God many times, but he hasn't yet revealed that to me. And that's okay.
I don't know when (or if) this overseas life will end, but I do know that no matter where I am in the world, I am loved, I have a home, and I have a family... And I can't wait to see them again!
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