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      • Who’s Ready for Some Good Old-Fashioned Axe Throwing?
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      • 8 Days on Koh Lanta, Thailand
      • The Pimalai Resort and Spa. Koh Lanta, Thailand
      • When in Thailand…Muay Thai Boxing
      • How do you Bathe your Elephant?
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      • 11 Weird and Wonderful Things to do in Seattle
      • A Day in the City. 5 Things to do in Seattle.
      • A Day in the City. 3 More Things to do in Seattle.
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      • Don’t Go To Scotland!
      • For the love of Scotland! Two girls take off on the trip of a lifetime
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      • A Day on Bali
      • Get Lost! (in Nusa Lembongan)
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Tag: family life

adjustment abroad

Living Small in a Big World

14 Mar 201923 Jan 2020
From time to time during our expat journey, I find myself stepping back to look at the reality of the opportunity we’ve been given. I pause and realize just how…
Scotland

Take Me Back to the Isles of Staffa & Lunga!

7 Feb 201923 Jan 2020
Have you ever done one of those meditation exercises where you’re told to close your eyes and picture a place that brings you calm and peace? A place with unrivaled…
adjustment abroad

It’s Time to Celebrate a Silver Anniversary!

28 Jan 201923 Jan 2020
Brett and I just celebrated 25 years of marriage…25 years!…A quarter of a century! That’s nothing to be taken lightly. We’ve certainly come a long way since that second day…
Travel tips

10 Ways to Help you Overcome Jet Lag

18 Jan 2019
Jet Lag Isn’t For the Faint of Heart! When our oldest son, Hunter came from Detroit to visit us for the first time in Shanghai, he thought he had the…
Scotland…

4 Days on The Isle of Mull

20 Dec 201823 Jan 2020
The Isle of Mull is a quiet, and beautiful island. One of the largest islands in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, it offers picturesque coastal towns, rugged cliffs, and beautiful…
Scotland

White Knuckles, Curb Hopping, & Coo Crossing, OH MY! Our Family’s Adventure Driving Through Scotland.

12 Dec 201823 Jan 2020
Today I’m here to tell a tale. One of adventure, intrigue, and death-defying stunt moves. Ok, I exaggerate a bit, but not much when I am talking about our family’s…
adjustment abroad…

Hey Mom, You’ve Got This!

9 May 2018
It’s no secret, being a mom is tough. From late night feedings to late night curfews. From crying babies to mouthy teenagers. It’s no wonder we stress our way through…
Laurie

Laurie

Welcome to my blog! I am dedicated wife and mother of four learning to live and love through the many adventures that come our way. Our lives are rich with the blessings of God's love and I rely on Him daily for guidance through this crazy adventure called life. We are the Burin Bunch and I hope you will enjoy joining me on our journey.

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