Category Archives: New York New York
(Birthday) Cookies
I have just baked a batch of American walnut cookies when I realized it is Uncle Gerard’s birthday today, I couldn’t have timed it better. I wish we could just cross the street to say Happy Birthday, as we had … Continue reading
Squirrelicious
We received this photo of Gerard – if you know Captain Squirrel, this photo is an everyday photo. If not, it is artistry itself. Either way, just shows Izabel’s godparents are well chosen.
Posted in Izabel, New York New York, Odense, The Splendores
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Tutu from Aunt Katie
Having a daughter comes with the indisputable pleasure of introducing her to tulle, silk, frill, shoes and hats… can’t wait to see what style she will choose to have when she is old enough to choose her own clothes… PS. … Continue reading
Posted in Izabel, New York New York, Odense
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On the way to Keflavik, Iceland
Nearly 25 hours after our scheduled flight, we are now boarding the flight to Iceland, scheduled to arrive in Keflavik at midnight – it is still unknown whether the connecting flight at 7am to Copenhagen is open, but likely yes. … Continue reading
Posted in La familio en la mundo, New York New York
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Stranded at Newark International Airport
We woke up this morning to 20 inches of snow – at 8:30 we knew the only way out was plowing our double stroller with the two children and 7 luggages through the 100 meters to the subway station, getting … Continue reading
Matthias and Izabel bonding
Our children have no idea what is awaiting them tomorrow – nor do we, for that matter. At this point, we are prepared to spend the night at Newark Airport tomorrow – until then, we are enjoying the view of them interacting … Continue reading
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Snowed in
We’ve had the first snow arrive this afternoon. It has been snowing since 1 PM and it is still goign strong. We might have our flight cancelled tomorrow, depending on how the weather will be during the next few hours. So … Continue reading
Posted in New York New York, Us, Whiteboard announcements
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Christmas Day Dinner with the Splendores
We were invited by the Splendores for Christmas Day Dinner, along with their friends Christine and Marge – a very pleasant and squirellesque evening, with a boogie Santa Claus in baggy pants, antlers with spirits, delicious dinner and the usual uplifting conversation … Continue reading
Bay Ridge Diner
One of our hot spots in our neighbourhood has lately been the Bay Ridge Diner – unpretentious place, clean and well ventilated, with all the variety of Greek and American breakfast/lunch/dinner menus at very reasonable prices, accompanied by smiling waiters … Continue reading
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The boy who turned into a little man
Matthias and Kincsem take daily trips to the playgrounds nearby nearly every day. It is lovely to see him run around more freely than ever – he has become stronger and taller, more athletic and in many ways more of a … Continue reading
Posted in Matthias, New York New York
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