I thought I would attach a couple video of the most recent volcanic eruption that began two days ago. Yes, there has been another one, very close to the first one. The most recent eruption was considerably larger and took place under the glacier producing major flooding from the melting ice. Most notable is the ash cloud that has extended to the British Isles and Northern Europe putting a stop for now to all commercial flights in the area that it covers. Yes folks, I mean all the flights in the Read More
Ultrasound Remix
We returned to the doctor on Monday for another ultrasound in hopes of gaining a little more information about the baby's heart condition. After some time the doctor spent some time explaining his findings and answering our questions. We are really appreciative of the medical staff at Barnaspitali here in Reykjavik for spotting the problem and helping us get started on the journey. So here is what we learned on Monday...1. The doctor is pretty confident that it is Critical Pulmonary Stenosis Read More
The 20 Week Ultrasound…
I never knew that going to an ultrasound could be such a frightening experience until today, nevertheless I am thankful that such technology allows us to prepare ourselves for the difficult time that appears to be ahead.After the ultrasound technician was not satisfied with what she could see regarding the baby's heart she suggested it might be good to have the doctor take a look. We moved to a new room and met the doctor as he began to study the baby's heart to see if there was anything to be Read More
Dinner with Deb
Since we moved to Iceland, we have tried to invite people over every week to share a meal and get to know eachother. This spring, with going to school every day, getting pregnant, and experimenting with different ways to meet people, we have really been strained. Solution: Our friend Deb is in school learning to be a master chef. She doesn't have a kitchen in her tiny apartment and really loves to experiment with food and cook for friends and family. One day she came over to make lasagna and Read More
This is for you, Josh Burke
For snack time, Darcy went into the fridge and selected this as her afternoon snack. It must run in the genes! Read More
Getting the disease
I am a certified, licensed ESL teacher. I spent three years teaching English to foreigners in a public school and have done private teaching since then. In college, my degree was in ESL and I learned all about how to be sensitive to and teach a Second Language Learner. The last year of my life, the roles have been reversed and now I am the Second Language Learner, sitting at the desk, experiencing everything I'd been trained in. I hadn't anticipated this experience, and it has caught me off Read More
Rewind
In January, Colby and I started going to a Framhaldskoli. Basically in Iceland, Grunnskoli is the "elementary school" where you attend from ages 6-16 (Haley starts that in September). After that, your compulsory education is over, but there are Framhaldskolis you can choose to attend that continue your education (KIND OF comparable to technical colleges). Okay, so we go to a Framhaldskoli to learn Icelandic and are in class with 16 year olds and 17 year olds. It has been like reverting back Read More
Clint Clifton Saves the Day…
The last time I purchased soda was October 1994. It was at an Oktoberfest carnival in LaCrosse, WI where I purchased a Mountain Dew and a bag of Cheetos. Shortly thereafter I rode the tilt-a-whirl and got so sick that I vowed never to drink "pop" again (Yes, I'm a Yankee). My cross-country coach also convinced me that drinking soda would slow me down, so I have not consumed much of anything carbonated for over a decade....that is, until recently. When Clint came in December, he bought a 2 Read More
Confessions of a Pregnant American Living in Iceland- Part 2
For the past few months all we've been hearing about is Hangikjot. Hangikjot is smoked lamb that is always prepared during the Christmas season. Because of how much it was talked about, I had pretty high expectations. When we finally attended a Christmas party here, we were served the COLD meat that had a STRONG smoked flavor and I was a little thrown off. Colby wouldn't let me ask to use a microwave, so I endured in silence. Upon finishing my virgin hangikjot experience, Icelanders Read More
Confessions of a Pregnant American Living in Iceland- Part 1
Oh, yes...I think I forgot to mention...I'm pregnant. When I was in my first trimester with my second pregnancy, Colby took me out to the German restaurant on Route 1 in Stafford. The moment the food was served, I knew I was in trouble. The new smells, the different flavors...after just ONE bite, I was done with my meal. The rest of the evening was spent with one hand covering my mouth and one hand covering my nose. The last 2 months have been like LIVING in the German restaurant. In the Read More
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