American in Norway

Kegger At Paul Rudd's Mom's House After Royals Sweep! (OK.. I didn't make it to the kegger...but it was a nice invite.) Paul... I love. you..     What a year to be a ROYALS fan. and #beingroyal was a heck of a way to spend our time in Kansas City. I was fortunate to make it to a couple of games this summer..  One with baby boy & my sister..     and then to GNO.. girls night out..    I have the coolest group of girlfriends who never miss a game.. baseball.. football.. those girls know how to party.. woo hoo..    

Can't say too much really.. But it's been a pretty shitty day.. The storm that never happened was actually the nicest thing about this crappy.. long... day..   14 days till I'm sipping wine in Venice..  Keep on swimming, keep on swimming..

  Couldn't resist y'all..  Just had to share my beautiful view from Fredrikstad; Norway tonight.   10,000 steps

So while the kiddos were having a great time with family and friends in Kansas City I escaped to the Windy City for a little "mommy time"   after ending my marriage this year.. I think I went a little crazy with the trips home.. I was like a child in a candy store.. ... After years of only once a year.. I made it home 4 times in 2014. But is was much needed Tressa time..  time to make a plan.. reconnect with friends..  be surrounded by family and the people who love me most.   it really is amazing how.. after almost 20 years you can (almost) pick up where you left off.   I headed to Chicago, to reconnect with my college friends.. sorority sisters..  and even "bumped into" the college sweetheart.. most of them are still there... lives have moved on.. some married, some divorced.. kids, no kids.. principals, cops, aritists scientists.. didn't matter.. for one fantastic weekend it was like we were all our 20 somethings selves

4th of July in the states..   I love everything about it.. the kids, the fireworks, the family, friends, food and drink.   this year didn't disappoint.   So nice to come home and be wrapped in the love of my family and friends.   Everyone was just where and what I needed I needed that fill up to get through the rest of the year...   I am so blessed, in so many ways..   My adorable mom and beautiful niece Jenna  

It has been several years since my kids have seen my sisters kids... far too long..    

Summer vacation it was spent in the Best possible place, at home with our American family,in Kansas City.  Please forgive the picture laden posts...  but I have 5000 pictures I need to post somewhere.   Eva with her American Bestie.. Back where I belong...  3 generations.. WORLD CUP SOCCER IN KC!  WOO HOO  

Just too cute not to share.

I just wanted to share some photos from 17 May 2014 I like the idea of having all of the pictures in one place (my blog) for the kids to find later.

Back & better than ever.  No really...  It has been a fantastic, although not always easy "growing" year for me. I think back to this blog often., the friends I met through it.. The memories with my kids..  This week I received a message on FB.. Asking if I would be interested in collaborating on a project.  I'd be lying if I said I wasn't flattered. I don't think it this point in time, I'm ready to start a new project, but it is also the push that I needed to get back into my own blog. So my personal goal for the summer is to catch up on the past year. Everything I've been doing, and all the adventures I've had with the children. So if any of my followers are are still out there I would appreciate your feedback and your comments to help keep me motivated I look forward to reconnecting with all of you again.