Travel Day at Dulles

The sun came out as we departed for D.C. Hitching a ride with Matt’s brother-in-law, Rich, who was en route to New York to visit daughter Shannon, we said goodbye to the rest of the family who headed back to Oregon.   Matt’s sister Sayra and niece Maggie will actually be staying at our house…

Ryan & Jules Tie the Knot

Our morning began with the best of intentions. Today not only marked the soon-to-be’s wedding day, but also the birthday of Matt and cousin Julianne’s late grandpa Paul’s wife Farah. In attempt to help her celebrate her part of the happy day, we set out to cook her a birthday brunch. Unfortunately, Farah woke up…

C’ville Charms with Historic Architecture

Not settling in until around 3 AM EST at our downtown Air Bn’B, we got a bit of a late start on our first day in Charlottesville or “C’ville” as the “C’villians” call it. A brand new subdivision, the house wasn’t even on the taxi driver’s map yet. However, the modern town home immediately proved…

… And We’re Off!

What a whirlwind the last few months have been to reach today! Allow me to share some advice: never work up until the day before your international adventure. Granted, it’s not a typical circumstance to leave a 7 year position and get to take a one month break before the next gig. But I am…