September 2010 – Page 2 – Our American Life

Labor Day Weekend Activities

By Brett Holt September 10, 2010Outdoor Adventures, Travel2 Comments

What a week it was post and throughout Labor Day weekend. Laura, Ethan, and Autumn spent the week in McMinnville with her family. Laura connected with family and friends while Ethan had great experiences gardening, helping with the horses, playing outside a ton, visiting family, and riding his favorite his horse Norm with his Grandpa!

I spent the week in Maryland for training where I enjoyed a healthy dose of Waffle House biscuits and gravy, watched a DC United soccer match, and had a spectacular view of Mount Rainier on my airplane ride home.

Brett and Laura hiking in the mountains in Alaverdi, Armenia

Story Behind The Picture #2: Sarahart, Armenia

By Brett Holt September 9, 2010International, Peace Corps, Story Behind the Picture1 Comment

September 2004 (Sarahart, Armenia): This is one of our favorite photos from our time in the Peace Corps. The location is high up in the mountains above Sarahart (Alaverdi), located in…

You’ve lived in how many homes in the last decade?

By Brett Holt September 5, 2010Autumn, Brett, California Living, Ethan, Family, Laura, Oregon Living, Seattle Living2 Comments

We have history of moving. A lot! Ever since we left our childhood homes in San Jose, California (Brett) and Newberg, Oregon (Laura), we’ve moved frequently for a variety of reasons. Job. Change of scenery. School. Most moves have been our decision, though, we’ve been more enthusiastic about some more than others.

So exactly how many places have we called home in the last decade? 17 to be exact.