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Newlyweds from Chicago chronicle our adventures in New Zealand
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Happy Inauguration Day
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I got up at 6am this morning to watch the inauguration coverage and flipped on the TV just in time to see Aretha Franklin sing 'My Country Tis of Thee'. It was beyond moving to watch the historic event; I was particularly struck by a group of students that were in the crowd. It could have been the sleep in my eyes, but they looked like some of the students I worked with from Stevens Elementary School in DC. Working at Stevens taught me many things and gave me years worth of fun anecdotes; but...
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Happy New Years!
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Hope you all enjoyed a very happy new year! We just returned from a wonderful trip with Mat's family; we hit many highlights this country has to offer and had a great time. We picnicked in the park:We traveled by plane, boat and Bongo:(yes, we all fit with our luggage!)We discovered new places:Drank lots of wine, ate lots of cheese and napped (only sometimes in that order):Saw breathtaking scenery: And had lots of fun: A big thank you to our second visitors for making the long trip, we were...
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Happy Holidays
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The Holidays are upon us! Its hard to believe that we will be celebrating our second Christmas in New Zealand and how quickly it has come. We are a little behind on our Christmas cards so we hope this reaches many of you in time to say Happy Holidays! As the Kiwi's fire up the barbe, we hope you are at home cuddling by the fire and enjoying the gifts of the season. We will miss many Christmas traditions from home, but if you want to see some more about we will be enjoying as we celebrate a Kiwi...
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New Zealand Purses
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Recently, my friend Holly (above with her Mom) introduced me to a line of wallets/purses called Hunter and Pike that I had to share! I'm always on the lookout for unique and beautiful New Zealand handmade goods and these definitely are some of my favorite.They are customizable so that you can choose the size, color and add or subtract the strap. They can be worn as a purse, wallet or even a clutch. And, they are so on trend... I'm thinking of going hands free a la Rachel Bilson etc. For more,...
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Goat Island Marine Reserve
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We went to Goat Island Marine reserve this weekend to enjoy some of the best weather of the season. Armed with wetsuits we were able to snorkle and see some great fish!On the way to Goat Island we saw this funny sign at a local bar:
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My Mo Bro
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Movember has come to an end... but Mat already can't wait till next year to grow one of these again:
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North Head
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Today we explored North Head in Devonport which is, in our opinoin, one of the best places in Auckland. North Head is an old volcano, strategically positioned above the shipping channel. Historically this area was a defence position and the old gun emplacements and underground connecting tunnels are open for exploration. The views are fantastic and there are beaches nearby which makes it a great way to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon!
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Weekend
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This weekend we had beautiful weather in Auckland, perfect for going to the French Markets and visiting the festival of roses in Parnell. Here are a few pics of what we were up to: Hope you all had a wonderful weekend as well!
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Things are getting a bit hairy...
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Yep, thats right, its THAT time again and guess who is participating' Will be sure to post the progress soon.
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Feeling Patriotic
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Living so far away has allowed me a different lens through which to view my home country; I have learned a lot about the way Americans are perceived both good and bad. To view the election from half way around the world, surrounded by non-Americans, was a particularly special vantage point and was an experience I will certainly never forget.Not only was it a historical day in American history, it was a day that I'll never forget personally for the indelible effect it had on my patriotism....
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