It's Been a While

We're finally feeling settled and getting back into the routines. This means we might actually post to the blog again, though I need to be honest--we are feeling like we should rename it.

There is too much that has happened to possibly write about it all, but we'll inclue some highlights.


We moved from Dortmund to Minneapolis. We had a hard time saying good-bye to our friends (including Emi's good friend Clemens, pictured above). After several gatherings, we boarded a plane at 10 in the morning and our time in Germany came to an end. We've cried a lot, but are beginning to get adjusted.





Emi has become very independent lately. She loves eating toast with apple butter generously made by our friend Adrienne. She also has started walking. After being a bit like a pinball she now is rather stable and takes off with bags and xylophones.
She is also really interested in her feet.



Now, we're prepping for a new adjustment: life as a family with two working parents and a caregiver for Em. Rob started his job about 3 weeks ago and I start mine tomorrow. It will be hard leaving the divine miss m with someone new, but i'm sure she'll be excited to be out from under our parental eyes! After the summer, she'll hopefully get a spot in the toddler community of the school at which I'm working. Fingers crossed and ready for more time at the lakes.

There's unsanitary and then there's...

Note to self: when cleaning the house, keep a close eye on the little one. And where she chooses to put down her mango slices.

Packin'

Without paying any additional fees, here is the luggage that we are allowed to bring:

- Checked luggage: 4 bags weighing 50.7 lb (23 kg) or less, 1 "baby" bag weighing 22 lb (10 kg) or less

- Carry-on luggage: 2 bags weighing 26.4 lb (12 kg) or less, 1 baby bag weighing 22 lb or less, 2 small accessory/personal bags

- 1 collapsible baby stroller

- 1 baby, non-collapsible (rats!), no weight restriction (rats again!)

New Em video

Trip Map

It's easier to see ourour 2009 European road trip in a larger map.

Trip Picts

Here are some of the pictures from our trip through Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Germany. Laura, her friend Katie and Evan were also on the trip, but not all at the same time.

Uploading some pictures

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Originally uploaded by RobFargo

We're at a wonderful campsite outside of Florence that has little bungalow huts, wine and cheap wifi.