Another great summer-night open-air concert with family & friends at Tarara Winery

After living, studying, and working in the United States since I arrived in Philadelphia almost 15 years ago, today, I became a naturalized citizen of this great country!

Sophia’s off to college again–to join this year’s University of Virginia Summer Enrichment Program. For twelve days, she’ll be living in a student dorm and taking classes on UVA’s campus.

Still can’t believe I had to miss Sophia’s 5th-grade promotion ceremony for my Oslo trip–especially since she was selected as a student speaker sharing her reflections on her time in elementary school and the transition to middle school.

So proud of all you have accomplished already, Sophia, and of the person you’ve become! Oh, the places you’ll go!

Congratulations to the “Zombie Dragons” for a successful (and almost undefeated!) Spring soccer season. Sophia came back after a few seasons off and played better than ever!

Another Summer swim season is starting with the South Riding Stingrays!

Truly enjoyed Spring Break with the family, especially my 6am visits to the beach alone with Max, who did not see the point of sleeping in on his vacation…

Spent the day at Liberty Mountain skiing with the kids–and they’re getting better and better…

From the Walter Family

Thanks to Opa & Oma’s generous invitation, the Walter Family enjoyed a fantastic week of skiing in Flims/Laax, Switzerland

Congratulations to the “Cheetahs” for a successful Fall soccer season! Jonathan and I are so proud of the team, which just won their end-of-the-season game at Loudoun Soccer Park 6-5!

My oldest friend from my St. Gallen days, Dirk, came for a brief visit, and we enjoyed exploring the DMV region (such as Dirt Farm Brewery in Bluemont, VA)

Another relaxing summer vacation with family & friends in the Outer Banks, NC

July 4th fireworks in the Washington National Mall

Sophia’s going off to college–at least for 12 days. She’ll be joining the University of Virginia’s Summer Enrichment Program, living in a student dorm and taking classes at UVA’s historic campus. First time away from home alone…

Following Oma & Opa’s invitation, the kids and I spent Spring Break in Munich

14 years after studying there, I was back on University of Pennsylvania’s campus, this time visiting with Erin & the kids

From the Walter family!

Fall Break in Disney World