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We arrived in Ireland (eventually)!
Budget family traveling is good for your wallet but bad for your back and sleep. Mish got us a good deal on airline tickets to Ireland, so she booked them. The only problem was that there are no direct flights from San Jose to Dublin, so we were forced to take an indirect route. I … Continue reading
Playing with Fire
Elijah helping me out in the classroom Elijah really likes science, especially when he gets to blow things up! I was trying to determine the optimum ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in a balloon that would make the biggest bang. I think we found it. This is why I teach science instead of Literature. Seriously, … Continue reading
Off on Another Family Adventure!
A New Adventure! I apologize for not writing lately. Life got very chaotic for a while, but hopefully it has settled down. We are adjusting to a new normal. After several rainy grey years in Western Washington State, we have moved, at least temporarily, to the sunny warm central coast of California. I remember 23 … Continue reading
And the Winner is…
Election Anxiety Now that the smoke has cleared and the dust settled, Americans are coming to terms with the 2016 presidential election. In what is probably the greatest political upset in U.S. history, Donald Trump bested Hillary Clinton. No matter which side you were rooting for the election result was a surprise for most people. … Continue reading
Congratulations Aaron! (again)
A newly minted Eagle Scout! I remember Aaron’s first Cub Scout meeting when he was just seven years old. The old cliche, “Kids grow up fast,” is true. He has gone from a Tiger Scout all the way to the highest rank possible in Boy Scouts, the coveted Eagle Scout. The journey to Eagle Scout … Continue reading
Annapolis Bound!
As VERY proud parents, we have to give a huge shout-out congratulations to Aaron. He has been officially appointed to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland for the Midshipmen class of 2019! Most outstanding job! He is hoping to have gold wings on his chest someday as a Naval Aviator. So, someday he … Continue reading
New Career!
We are now international teacher recruiters! After living and teaching in four different countries, we decided the time was right to share our hard earned expertise with you! So, if you are thinking about working in international schools or know someone who might, please contact us. We offer placement, career advice, moving and relocation help, … Continue reading
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
No matter where you are, we wish all of our fellow family travelers peace on Earth and good will towards all. The Smith’s
Happy Thanksgiving!
To all of our fellow world family travelers, we hope you are safe, happy, and together this holiday. We are actually going to have a traditional Thanksgiving feast this year! Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, string beans, and pumpkin pie! I am already starting to fast to make room for all of it. … Continue reading
Congratulations Seahawks!
OK, we have to celebrate! Our home town team, the Seattle Seahawks won their first Super Bowl. Way to go Hawks!
