A change of scenery

We’re off to Stefan’s parents tomorrow. My mom hasn’t been down to Bavaria while she’s visited so she’ll get to see something different…and some more of the family living in the area will get to meet Mack for the first time. There...

It’s no Sonic Drive-In

It’s been a few weeks since I, the greenhorn mommy, discussed the joys of breastfeeding. Don’t get me wrong…it can be a great time to bond with your child when they’re there a few inches from your face and not much else is going on. But I have...

Fondue feast

Shortly before Mack arrived, I found a special edition of Lecker magazine (literally meaning tasty) full of fantastic sounding Christmas and New Year’s recipes. Then when we discussed having fondue here over New Year’s, I recommended we try their recipes...

It wasn’t all bad in 2008…and resolutions for 2009

This past year has been a rather wild ride for us, holding lots of surprises, both good and bad. We usually forget just how far we’ve come and how much has occurred so I thought a year in review was due. Best Moments of 2008 Ayla turned two and became the best...

The quiet arrival of 2009

Last night we had a quiet little New Years celebration at home with Mack and my mom. Dinner was a meat fondue with meatballs, filets of chicken and beef, and four dipping sauces. We had salad of lamb’s lettuce with champagne dressing and a baguette along with...