New Year’s resolutions don’t really work for me. Christmas is so busy and the new year is always a bit of a chance to relax so I’m not quite ready to get excited about new goals. However, with a new school year starting, I’m ready for a challenge. So, here are my goals for the…

Annika turned 9 today – our last year of single digits. What she didn’t get for her birthday: a mobile phone. She has been begging for one for months, and goes to the phone store every time we are at the shopping center just to check out the latest pink and purple models. She even…

Yes, we have had a wonderful holiday – and a long one. The five of us were either together – or individually – in four countries (including the US) and five of the US states. The blog was on holiday (though not the camera), even though I did manage a couple of camp-related updates. Even…