birthday parties
We’re not sure how it happened, but somehow our baby is now two. And Alex reflects about American style birthday party prep in the context of an expat life. Continue reading
Category Archives: Holiday
easter, in photos
Happy Easter! Continue reading
Posted in Benin, Holiday, Toddler
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love
Flynn has chosen his valentine. Continue reading
the best kept r&r secret
Pristine beaches, lively island life, and U.S. cell phone coverage. What more could you ask for? Continue reading
Posted in Holiday, Personal, Travel
Tagged r&r, st thomas, travel, usvi, vacation, virgin islands
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happy holidays!
Holiday greetings from our family to yours. Continue reading
halloween
A few hiccups aside, our Halloween went well. Continue reading
Posted in FS Life, Holiday, Personal, Toddler
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christmas
We hope your day was as fun as Flynn’s! Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Benin, Holiday
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santa in benin
Flynn meets a Beninese Santa. Continue reading
presents
Flynn’s growing pile of Christmas presents is a reminder that we’re on the more fortunate side of the “have” and “have less” divide here in Benin, and we’re not entirely comfortable with that. Continue reading
recent happenings
A scattering of small updates (because we’re tired new parents and don’t have the time to go into more detail). Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Benin, Holiday
Tagged baby, consular, holiday, parakou, thanksgiving, travel
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