We got out and about last Sunday morning, excited to be going to Sunflower Garden Center to find some further inspiration for our garden and courtyard. The weather was beautiful and on our way there, we made a pit stop at the nearest fast food place – McDonald’s. You should never go shopping on any […]

When something notable happens here in Germany, I try to make  few comments on it. This time around, I’m not really sure what to think. A building in Cologne containing the city’s historical archives collapsed yesterday. It contained 65,000 original documents dating from the year 922 as well as maps, films and photos and items […]

I’m not sure where the sun disappeared to today. The forecast was calling for a nice spring day with temps in the low 60’s (15°C.) It was about 50 and overcast instead, but at least there was no rain. We got the day started with a trip to Hagebau, the little home improvement store down […]

Yesterday was Mackenzie’s U4 checkup, traditionally done here in Germany during the 3rd and 4th months of life. Her official weight was 5.6kg (a little over 12 pounds), length 59.5 cm (23.43 inches) and her head is 40 cm (15.75 inches) around. There were a few things tested and checked but it we were in […]

It was that time of the month again. Lots of meat frozen in the trunk freezer but nothing in the fridge to put a meal together with. It’s still going to be a little while until we can eat anything from our own garden so I had to make a trip to Lidl. It’s a […]