Back from Cincinnati
We had a great time in Cincinnati, and saw some interesting sites that I might have counted for homeschooling if I still needed days for this year. Highlights included: the Newport Aquarium – They have...
View ArticleA little vacation reading
I’m heading off to San Diego for a 10-day vacation, so posting will be light. I will have a computer with me, so I may post a few reviews while I’m there. If you’re looking for some light reading, you...
View ArticleVacation is over, now back to work
Had a lovely time in San Diego. We stayed at a little flat in North Park that I would recommend to anyone visiting San Diego (you can rent it yourself here). So much better than a hotel. We saw lots …...
View ArticleOff to Charleston!
The patriarch of the family has been on a two week bicycle trip from Washington D.C. to Charleston, SC. We are on our way to pick him up from Charleston today. Hopefully, Hurricane Sandy doesn’t mess...
View ArticleVacation is over
While we had blue skies and lovely weather in Charleston, our drive home wasn’t as delightful. We drove through some wicked snow in West Virginia, but made it safely home, if a few hours later than...
View ArticleBack from Indiana
Our family took a quick trip to Indiana this past week, West Lafayette and Indianapolis to be specific. The Mr. in the house had a conference at Purdue, so we turned it into a family vacation. Poor...
View ArticleBack from vacation
Sorry for the blog silence, but we were off on vacation for the week. We went to the Outer Banks, courtesy of Little Pink Houses of Hope, who provide beach retreats for families in the midst of breast...
View ArticleGoing Camping
The family is heading out of town for a few days. We’ll be attending a 90th birthday party over the 4th of July weekend, and then camping for a few days. There will be limited electricity access, let...
View ArticleI’m back!
Japan was pretty awesome. We saw amazing temples like: Beautiful castles like: And modern skylines like: The two weeks flew by, but I’m still happy to be home. We will often visit a library when we go...
View ArticleThanksgiving break
Just wanted to let all my readers know that I will be taking a bit of a break from the blog. We’re heading to Toronto for a mini-vacation today, and then Thanksgiving is when we come back. Between all...
View ArticleSummer vacation
While the kids technically have two days left of school, we’re done with scripted schooling. Instead, we’re starting our summer travel tomorrow with a family first – we’re taking the kids on their...
View ArticleOn vacation!!
It’s time for my husband’s annual conference/family vacation. We’ll be gone for a week, but I have a series of math textbook reviews lined up while I’m gone. I know, most of you aren’t interested. But,...
View ArticleBack home!!
We had a lovely vacation, except for one little incident that involved our car getting towed because we mistakenly parked illegally. Luckily the impound lot wasn’t too far away from the apartment we...
View ArticleBlog hiatus
Just to let everyone know, I’m taking the week off. Everything has come together to make for a crazy week. It’s the last week of classes, so I have to finish all the grading. Plus, rehearsals for Mr....
View ArticleTraveling again!
We sent the kids off to camp for the week, which means it’s time for the adults to go on a bike trip. I’ll have more book reviews for you when we get back. Until then, wish us nice weather! … Continue...
View ArticleVancouver vacation
I am currently on our annual trip to wherever the Joint Statistical Meetings are. This year, we are in Vancouver. We’ve actually traveled here for that reason once before, eight years ago. The kids are...
View ArticleTravelling
This past weekend was the Pink Invitational gymnastics meet in Philadelphia, so we were off on a road trip. Miss Adventure did quite well for herself, and her Platinum team got third place. The coaches...
View ArticleBack from vacation with a Denver library
I had the opportunity to go to Colorado with my family. It was JSM (the Joint Statistical Meetings – the big stats meeting my husband always attends) the end of July. This year, Denver hosted the...
View ArticleThe Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim
I got this off a Modern Mrs. Darcy list of what to read after Jane Austin. It has been on my TBR a few years and was available as an audio book. I decided now would be the perfect time … Continue...
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