I took Ben to the fireman's museum for his birthday. Not exactly Barbados, but a blast nonetheless. Afterward, Grayson, our box-addict cat, enjoyed playing with Ben's gifts almost more than he did.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Ben's Birthday!
I took Ben to the fireman's museum for his birthday. Not exactly Barbados, but a blast nonetheless. Afterward, Grayson, our box-addict cat, enjoyed playing with Ben's gifts almost more than he did.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
It's all down hill from here folks...
Through a freak accident I am teaching, sorry "precepting" (leading discussion sections), for the young boys and girls at Princeton University this spring. Next up, South Central River East Valley Community College. But before that happens, I will have had the pleasure of sharing a lecture podium with Woodrow Wilson, however fleeting.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Warm Weekend in Charlotte
On Friday, Philadelphia had its first real snow fall this winter. Instead of enjoy the snow, we thought we'd escape it. We called Ben's brother John and his wife Stacie to see if we could come down for a "less cold" weekend in Charlotte. After a two minute conversation, a 5 minute fast-pack, and another 560 miles on our odometer, we found ourselves amongst family. We were also excited to see how much our niece Elise had grown. She is now crawling and chatting up a storm in her own language.
The brothers spent time working on building projects and fires (controlled we hoped) while the girls spent time baking and shopping.
It was a great weekend, thanks John, Stacie, and Elise!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Goodbye Kata
After 3 months working as a travel nurse in Philadelphia Kata is headed back to Minnesota. Ben and I really enjoyed having her so close. Here are a few of our favorite things we did before she headed out.
The Naked Chocolate Cafe
Mani Pedis
A Full Plate Cafe
The Naked Chocolate Cafe
Mani Pedis
A Full Plate Cafe
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
On Terrible Life Choices
What does one do in grad school?
Why take classes of course. This semester will see Ben take three courses at Temple, one at Princeton Seminary, and two private reading courses with profs. So, if you must call us for a chat,by George, call Toni! BTW, the classes are pretty interesting this spring: Cold War and Destalinization, International, Transnational, and Globalization History, 20th Century US History, and the Search for a Christian Nation (Religion and Politics). Each has a reading list of about twenty books and 10,000 words of writing. Someone once told me, "Grad students aren't bad people, they just make terrible life choices." Life couldn't be better.
Why take classes of course. This semester will see Ben take three courses at Temple, one at Princeton Seminary, and two private reading courses with profs. So, if you must call us for a chat,by George, call Toni! BTW, the classes are pretty interesting this spring: Cold War and Destalinization, International, Transnational, and Globalization History, 20th Century US History, and the Search for a Christian Nation (Religion and Politics). Each has a reading list of about twenty books and 10,000 words of writing. Someone once told me, "Grad students aren't bad people, they just make terrible life choices." Life couldn't be better.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Auntie and Uncle's First Christmas
We were blessed a wonderful family Christmas this year. It was even better than usual because we spent twelve days in Minnesota--suddenly a term of endearment--without stepping into one movie theater or shopping mall. Gasp!
We'd like to believe our anti-commerical Christmas came to place because of our oh-so-very spirited anti-Nintendo-Wiiness (lie), but upon further reflection, it occurred because of two very busy additions, or rather, replacement entertainment--newborn Ethan and baby Elise. We think the world would be a better place with more of these fun little tots slowing down the fast paced holiday season, and we're thankful that Ben's older sister Sara and brother John followed Shakespeare's dictum, "the world must be peopled." That said, we are grateful that we still get to sleep through the night.
McLaren/Bergstrom/Adams/Brandenburg Families
In 2008, we're back in Philadelphia/Camden gearing up for the academic dash and resting up after our marathon drive from Minnesota. Our usual half-day trip back to the east turned into a 24 hour Le Mans race complete with six inches of snow on the Cleveland interstate. What's wrong with those people? Someone call Drew Carey.
Brandenburg/Muhr Families
If you bump into Ben, he's made the overly ambitious resolution to do one push-up everyday and needs all the encouragement in the world! Happy New Year's to you all. Ein glückliches neues Jahr and a Gott Nytt År to you all!
We'd like to believe our anti-commerical Christmas came to place because of our oh-so-very spirited anti-Nintendo-Wiiness (lie), but upon further reflection, it occurred because of two very busy additions, or rather, replacement entertainment--newborn Ethan and baby Elise. We think the world would be a better place with more of these fun little tots slowing down the fast paced holiday season, and we're thankful that Ben's older sister Sara and brother John followed Shakespeare's dictum, "the world must be peopled." That said, we are grateful that we still get to sleep through the night.
McLaren/Bergstrom/Adams/Brandenburg Families
In 2008, we're back in Philadelphia/Camden gearing up for the academic dash and resting up after our marathon drive from Minnesota. Our usual half-day trip back to the east turned into a 24 hour Le Mans race complete with six inches of snow on the Cleveland interstate. What's wrong with those people? Someone call Drew Carey.
Brandenburg/Muhr Families
If you bump into Ben, he's made the overly ambitious resolution to do one push-up everyday and needs all the encouragement in the world! Happy New Year's to you all. Ein glückliches neues Jahr and a Gott Nytt År to you all!
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