Author: Beth
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We’ve Moved to Germany
On August 27th, 2020 we moved our whole to Bavaria, Germany. We spent our first two weeks in quarantine, per the current Germany regulations, and were very thankful for the support of neighbors and friends who frequently offered to deliver us groceries and pick up anything we might need. I had sent several boxes ahead…
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Being Present and Finding Joy
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve gotten back from the bachelorette weekend for my sister in Florida and her wedding in South Carolina. 🌴 What a week!! So much to do, so much to plan for, and so much to celebrate. 💐 My sister and brother-in-law said their vows to each other, surrounded by…
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My Current Routine for My Two Year Old
I have always appreciated having a routine that I can use as a guide, ever since my daughter was a few weeks old. This has helped set my daughter up for success in knowing what to expect, and has also greatly reduced any power-struggles that can sometimes come with going down for naps or bedtime.…
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Pyeongchang, SK Attending the 2018 Winter Olympics | A Photo Post
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How To Balance Life as a Stay-At-Home-Mom & Online College Student
SMXLL Two things: expectation management, and scheduling/planning ahead. Those are my secrets! Sounds easy enough, right? Well let me break it down a little bit… First of all, as moms, we all know our days often do not go as according to plan. For those days, you have to be willing to let go of…
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First Trimester Musings | New Duty Station Announcement
SMLXL :: Our Big Island, Hawaii trip in 2016 :: I will be about two months along by my first official OB appointment, next week, at Daegu Catholic University Hospital. I remember how thrilled I was when I discovered I was pregnant for the first time, with Ava. It was just hours before my husband…
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My Christmas Gift|An Announcement
SMLXL “I still remember the days I prayed for the things I have now” | My husband is promotable to Major, AND we are expecting our second child. This month has been so FULL of blessings (including the gift of experiencing life daily with our 2 year old!) that I have hardly known how to…
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How to Reset a Rough Morning
SMLXL Sometimes our days just don’t go as planned. We start out with all the best intentions, only to snap or break before it is even noon. When that happens, it is important to remember a couple things… First, you are human and we ALL have bad days so don’t be so hard on yourself. …
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Dinosaur Gosangol (고산골) Apsen Park, Daegu
SMLXL A few weeks ago, while we were heading to Suseong Lake (from the direction of Camp Walker) we passed by a sign for a dinosaur kids park at the edge of Apsen Park. We decided to check it out and put “aspen park” into our Waze app so that it would get us to…
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Turning 28 in Korea
Well I am now two years away from turning 30. Ha-ha I spent my 28th birthday at the Chinhae Naval Base and got to tour around a little bit of the town. The drive down there from Daegu was so relaxed. I loved seeing all the green mountains and feeling like I was getting deeper into…
The Honey-Blonde Mama 