Saturday, April 30, 2011

Friday, April 29, 2011





April 29, 2011: I’m at Fenway Park in Boston, MA.


April 29, 2011: The first pitch I ever saw at Fenway Park = Red Sox Homerun over the Green Monster. Solid!





April 29, 2011: A beautiful day at Stonehill College in Easton, MA.

Thursday, April 28, 2011





April 28, 2011: I’ve got a reservation at Chili’s (I’m meeting my boys!) in Raynham, MA.





April 28, 2011: “Just five more minutes” in Providence, RI. I’ve spent 3.5 days of April flying. 2 more days in airports/layovers. 19 nights in hotels. May is so close, yet so far away.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011





April 27, 2011: A beautiful day in Fairmont, West Virginia!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011





April 26, 2011: I’m in Pittsburgh, PA and joining the fun. #whatwillthemaidthink

Monday, April 25, 2011

Sunday, April 24, 2011





April 24, 2011: Celebrating Easter and praying that Em grows up knowing the true meaning of today.

Saturday, April 23, 2011





April 23, 2011: The bamboo floor is in! Next up, finishing pedestal sink, then sanding/painting. We love it!

Friday, April 22, 2011





April 22, 2011: I’m removing our tile entrance. The bamboo floor goes in tomorrow!

Thursday, April 21, 2011





April 21, 2011: After being on the east coast all week, I’m thankful for gas under $4.00/gallon.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011





April 20, 2011: A cloudy day at Trinity College in Hartford, CT.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011





April 19, 2011: Afternoon tea with Kyle!



"The first time you share a cup of tea, you are a stranger. The second time, you are an honored guest. The third time you share a cup of tea, you become family." - Balti Proverb

Monday, April 18, 2011





April 18, 2011: “In the office” for the first time in April. Enjoying some afternoon tea. No calls on my calendar. I might actually get caught up today.

Sunday, April 17, 2011





April 17, 2011: Where’s Bella? I guess it’s time to mow.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Friday, April 15, 2011





April 15, 2011: Coffee in Atlanta with Mike! It’s been a busy, rushed, hectic 24,000 miles in 7 days & was nice to slow down for a moment to catch up! Facebook Places FTW.





April 15, 2011: They’re known as gate fleas. The group of middle-age white men who hover as close as possible to the gate. There are 57 people on the upgrade list today, but it’s already checked in full. The fleas are thick today.

Thursday, April 14, 2011





April 15, 2011: Time Traveling Day. I leave Sydney at 9:30am Friday and land at LAX on 6:30am Friday. 2 sunrises. Take me home, big bird.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011





April 14, 2011: Hanging out with HAMBO in Wollongong, Australia!





April 14, 2011: Heading to Wollongong. This is my absolute favorite ocean lookout spot in the world.



Green Paradise






Auckland Skyline






Maori Culture






Kiwi!






Dormant Volcano + Auckland






I'm in New Zealand!






One Tree Hill of U2 Fame






Shores of Auckland






So. Much. Green.



April 13, 2011: I’m in Auckland, New Zealand. Click through for a few pictures of my day.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011





April 12, 2011: Landing in Auckland, New Zealand. So much lush, green landscape. Can’t wait to see more tomorrow!

Monday, April 11, 2011





Monday, April 11: Enjoying the view in Melbourne, Australia.

Sunday, April 10, 2011
















April 10, 2011: WHOA.  Today was a down day so I went to the Melbourne Aquarium and went SCUBA Diving! It was unreal!!! Sharks swimming everywhere. I had a hammerhead come right up to me.  Very unique experience.  Also enjoyed a beautiful sunset from my room at the Hilton.  Great view of the Yarra River!

April 10, 2011: I’m swimming with sharks in Melbourne, Australia!

Saturday, April 9, 2011





April 9, 2011: 15 hours in 12D on a Boeing 777. Almost to Australia!

Friday, April 8, 2011





April 8, 2011: I’m eating McDonalds oatmeal in Los Angeles, CA. IF you can even call this cold, runny mess “oatmeal”.

Thursday, April 7, 2011





April 7, 2011: Flashback Photo to April 7, 2010… the first time we heard that little heartbeat. :)

Wednesday, April 6, 2011





April 6, 2011: A beautiful day at Siena College in Loudonville, NY!

Monday, April 4, 2011





April 5, 2011: I’m in Times Square, NYC.





April 4, 2011: Free Travel Lesson: When you do a 1-way car rental, expect them to try and send their worst possible car away. :) I’m in New York City, NY.





April 4, 2011: I’m in Storm Lake, IA. Beautiful little lake community!

Sunday, April 3, 2011





April 3, 2011: I’m in Minneapolis and getting on a propeller plane to Iowa with 5 other people (flight crew included!)

Saturday, April 2, 2011