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I Would Have Loved Paris in the Springtime...but... 1

I Would Have Loved Paris in the Springtime…but…

2018-03-09
By: Live by Surprise
On: March 9, 2018
In: Travel
With: 2 Comments

Having just finished my big Holland trip, I’ve been thinking more and more about Europe. And remembering my last visit to Paris. When one thinks of Paris, various words might pop into your head. There are quotes, songs, movies – “I Love Paris in the Springtime”, “Midnight in Paris”, “ParisContinue Reading

It's Been a Lovely Extended Vacation

It’s Been a Lovely Extended Vacation

2016-08-09
By: Live by Surprise
On: August 9, 2016
In: Blogging, Holiday, Life
With: 14 Comments

As I’m still on vacation, I thought I’d just put a bit of a ramble on here today. I’ve been very much enjoying my holiday with the kids. We spent a week in Mont Tremblant, Quebec (post on UrbanMommies coming soon) with my father-in-law. It was just lovely. After that,Continue Reading

What’s a European Vacation if You Don’t Visit a Castle? – Our Day at Muiderslot

2014-08-18
By: Live by Surprise
On: August 18, 2014
In: Amsterdam, Travel
With: 0 Comments

I’ve always felt that if you’re going to go to Europe, not only do you have to immerse yourself in the culture, eat all the wonderful food – but you also have to absorb the history. And the best way to do that is to visit historical places. With thisContinue Reading

Getting Up to Mischief in the Red Light District in Amsterdam

Getting Up to Mischief in the Red Light District in Amsterdam

2014-08-14
By: Live by Surprise
On: August 14, 2014
In: Amsterdam, Travel
With: 0 Comments

This week, my sister in law volunteered to babysit so Hubs and I could do some adult type activities in Amsterdam. We rode our bikes into the train station again, but missed the first train by two minutes (luckily they come every half hour). We hadn’t purchased our tickets inContinue Reading

Bergen aan Zee – A Day at the Beach

2014-08-06
By: Live by Surprise
On: August 6, 2014
In: Travel
With: 0 Comments

On Monday, we ventured out to the sea. Now, prior to leaving, I had planned on packing my swimsuit – but hubs advised we weren’t likely to go swimming. And suddenly we find ourselves on a beach at the ocean. And the water was warm enough to swim. Sigh. Observations?Continue Reading

Vacation Planning with the Goblin King

Vacation Planning with the Goblin King

2014-04-07
By: Live by Surprise
On: April 7, 2014
In: Divorce
With: 2 Comments

I had a completely different blog planned for today – but I had to share the latest from the Goblin King in today’s exchange e-mail. For those of you out of the loop, as the Goblin King cannot communicate effectively verbally, all of our communication about our young children isContinue Reading

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