Category Archives: trips

7 years ago today…

Posted on January 20, 2011 by suburbanmom

I was here:In this room: …nervous and cotton mouthed… …declaring my qualifications… …to become a mom to this sad bundle… …who has now become this joyful son of mine! Happy Gotcha Day Alexander Soloviev Morey!  Your energy and strength keep … Continue reading →

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Spring Break

Posted on April 6, 2010 by suburbanmom

We took part of the break to drive to Sandbridge.  It is known as the Outer Banks of Virginia Beach.  We rented a house just across the street from the ocean.  We had typical spring weather with some  cold rain … Continue reading →

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Digg Out

Posted on February 9, 2010 by suburbanmom

Today we all had cabin fever so bad that we piled in the van and ventured the road.  We knew the neighborhood would be the worst of it.  We packed the shovels and went for it.  We did NOT get … Continue reading →

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Day Off

Posted on November 18, 2009 by suburbanmom

We got to do a little more sight-seeing. We had breakfast at this diner.  We were the only one’s there because we’d been wandering around looking for a certain coffee shop that, even tho we asked many people, we never … Continue reading →

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San Jose

Posted on November 17, 2009 by suburbanmom

The hotel we stayed in, The Saint Claire, is historic.  A fantastic place for me to spend my week while Rich was at his conference.  I sat in the huge yet intimate lobby to knit and people watch; it was … Continue reading →

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Wine Country

Posted on November 16, 2009 by suburbanmom

We drove up to Napa Valley.  It was so beautiful.  We had tasting and lunch at V. Sattui where I had been with Kirsy before.  The tasting was fun.  We bought a Medeira which is a type of port. As … Continue reading →

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Sunset over the Pacific

Posted on November 15, 2009 by suburbanmom

We did some of the famous things–with me as the tour-guide.  Obviously after one visit almost 2 yrs ago, I am an expert! Ghiradelle Square was very nice.  We had an ice cream, bought some chocolate, listened to live music, … Continue reading →

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Sunny California

Posted on November 14, 2009 by suburbanmom

I am so blessed! Rich had to speak at a conference in San Jose and he pushed to have me go too!  When I say pushed, I mean it’s not easy to leave 3 kids at home for 8 days.  … Continue reading →

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Retreat

Posted on August 22, 2009 by suburbanmom

Retreeeeet!  I left out of the house in the opposite direction of my family for a weekend away.  It was fabulous. Kir and I went to our church Women’s Retreat a day early so as to unplug from the summer … Continue reading →

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Over the Bridge and through the Tunnel…

Posted on June 27, 2009 by suburbanmom

To Grandy and Pop’s house we go! Why do we try to cram it all in when we visit?! Make a new “blankie” Re-organize/re-route wires for computer desk area Drink wine/ eat too much Watch ½ a movie Read til … Continue reading →

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