Spanish Summer Roadtrip: Segovia and Home
I am writing this final “chapter” on our trip to Spain during the Coronovirus crisis, when we, our friends in Spain and most of the world are sitting at home […]
Spanish Summer Roadtrip: The Pyrenees, La Rioja and Friends
We travel out of the South east of Spain and into the North to visit with friends.
Spanish Summer Roadtrip: Alhambra, Tossa de Mar and Barcelona
Alhambra: Journey through a Complicated History When Andrea and I traveled to Spain last, we made a point to stay in Granada which was the heart of the Moorish Emirate […]
Spanish Summer Road Trip: Oropesa, Seville, Ronda and the Car Rental Counter at the Madrid Airport
Oropesa: Catching our Breath With most of a summer behind us filled with other trips abroad for Andrea and the boys, nights by the fire pit, camps and excitement for […]
Meet Our New Mortal Enemy
A few weeks ago, we returned to North Carolina’s Outer Banks for vacation after the boys fell in love with it for the first time and Andrea and I fell in love with it all over again last year. With Andrea spending long stretches of time in Mexico and the […]
No Socks, No Shoes, No Pants?
This afternoon, while on vacation on the Outer Banks, we decided to walk out to the point that is near the Cape Hatteras lighthouse. From where you park, the remote beach has to be at least a mile or two walk. While we walked, the boys played in the surf […]
Little Brain Waking Up (or “Look at the Big Brain on Matthew”)
As I mentioned before, every year, while on vacation, the boys seem to hit new stages in development. I’ve also mentioned in the past that Matthew had been slow in his speech development and is very difficult to understand, at times. During this years vacation, it seems, Matthew has taken […]
I’m Just Going to Sit Here in My Own Stink
A friend of ours once said, as she was struggling to stop procrastinating, get in the shower and then pack, “Vacation is over…I’m just going to sit here in my own stink.” That about sums up my feelings right now. I’ve written and re-written a couple of paragraphs talking about […]
Bading Doop and Swimming
Yesterday, Andrea and I suddenly realized that Matthew was saying “bathing suit” pretty clearly and correctly. It wasn’t long ago that he really struggled with his “s” sound and so he would say “bading doop”. ..it was very cute and, as proud as I am of how well he has […]
Tidal Pools, Part 2
For me, there are few things as wonderful and amazing as a tidal pool. When the fierce waters of the sea withdraw themselves from the beach, the leave these shimmering pools of water that are full of life and open to exploration. With each cycle, they change shape and form […]
It's The Papa 