Archive for the Family Category

Hey it’s good to be back home again…

By Kimberly on May 23, 2009 / Family, Fun / 8 Comments

I’ve got that classic John Denver tune running through my head. It’s been a couple of busy weeks for this gal to say the least. But more than anything, it feels great to be home again. I apologize for not posting a blog for such a long

Finished. Finito. Fini. Terminado. Beendet. ???????????. ??

By Kimberly on May 13, 2009 / American Quilter's Society, Book #2, Family / 6 Comments

In any language, I can finally say it. I’m finished! Finished with the manuscript for BOOK #2! Gosh, it doesn’t look like much from this perspective, but what you’re looking at is literally months of hard work, lots of effort, endless hours spent at the computer, marathon sewing,

This and that

By Kimberly on April 30, 2009 / Book #2, Family / 6 Comments

So, how’s your week going so far? I can tell you that I’ve been fighting this nasty cold/sinus infection/virus thing for 8 long days now. Kent is sick, too (much worse than I am.) We finally cried “uncle” and went to the doctor yesterday afternoon for some

My purple carpet and the return of spring creepers….

By Kimberly on March 21, 2009 / Family, Fun, Hope, Spring, Stuttgart / 11 Comments

Made ya look! (smile….) Ok, so it isn’t carpet like floor coverings in a house. Personally, I think this kind of carpet is even better. The stone pathway seems even more enchanted than usual to me. For weeks now, I’ve been watching a portion of our backyard come

It’s the little things…

By Kimberly on March 8, 2009 / Family, Fun, Hope, Spring / 3 Comments

Well, it all began with this: Yep, some serious high-waters and a major growth spurt. Both of our boys were shamefully in need of new jeans. Even though we live in Germany, they still prefer to wear “American style” jeans. I’m sure the Germans have some great jeans