Covid or bust?


We started our adventure to Germany on a very rocky road. We experienced lots of ups and downs and we stayed in a lot of places they were not our own. But thanks to my amazing family and Covid restrictions lifting... we finally made it to GK. The Triborder. Germany. Finally we have made it. We are settled into out home for the next four years. Adaline has started KINDERGARTEN, and Thea is now walking. Its amazing how fast these last 7 months of flown by. I am not going to miss all the stress that came with this at all but we are so grateful to finally be here.


We settled into our home and a little bit of a routine. We have been on a couple adventures that I'd love to share with you now.

Castles and a Zoo


That is right I said Castles! We have been to two castles so far with another on my radar this weekend. COVID-19 has yet again started to heat up and restrictions are coming back so we have been limited on where we can go. Our first castle was Schloss Paffendorf, in Bergheim Germany. I took the girls here a few times and I have even recently done a family session here. Adaline and her best friend played Disney Princesses and a sweet baby girl celebrated turning 1 !

Our second castle visit was a family trip to Cochem to see the beautiful Castle Cochem. This castle has been renovated many times and been through a ton of history. From suspected witches being tossed from its tower to the Nazis take over during the war. We had so much fun taking the little tour inside to see replica artwork and knights armor. We also saw one of the strangest chandeliers I have ever seen. I read online that in the past people would rub it for good luck. But COVID so we avoided that.

We have also adventured to Landgraaf, Netherlands to the Mondo Verde Zoo. Adaline and I rode roller-coaster and giant swing rides. We saw a few animals and walked around incredible gardens. The have replica statues of Greek mythology and a cave that was said to be the gateway to hell. Yikes!

I will try my best to keep blog posts up to date with more adventures as we get out there and travel some more. Until next time <3

A princess-themed photo shoot against an ornate dark door and brick wall backdrop.
A joyful dance pose in a sparkly purple and turquoise costume by a vintage door.
Two friends in princess costumes pose together in front of an ornate Gothic door.
Two friends in costume share a playful moment in front of a dark vintage door.
A cheerful dance pose in a purple and turquoise costume against a Gothic doorway.
A bright smile captured in purple and turquoise costume against vintage architecture.
Ancient brick castle with arched bridge over lily pond reflecting in still water.
Friends in princess costumes share a warm embrace in front of brick architecture.
Joyful pose in princess costume with fairytale castle in soft focus background.
Lost glass slipper on brick path with blurred figure in blue dress walking away.
Two young fairy tale princesses in blue and green dresses pose together on a forest path.
A princess in a blue dress poses in front of a magnificent fairytale castle with stone towers.
A princess in green sits by a historic castle with turrets and stone walls.
Cochem Castle perched on a hilltop overlooking the Moselle River in Germany.
Medieval stone castle architecture with ivy-covered walls and Gothic spires against cloudy sky.
Historic castle facade with ivy-covered stone walls, Gothic architecture and multiple spired towers.
Visitors explore an ivy-covered stone archway entrance at a medieval castle.
Elegant dining room with ornate chandelier, wooden ceiling and decorated walls in historic castle.
Long wooden dining table with ornate chairs and decorative carpet in medieval castle interior.
Decorative suit of armor displayed in front of stained glass windows inside castle museum.
Aerial view of a winding river through green hills with terraced vineyards and a small town nestled in the valley.
Gothic stone chapel with pointed spire and slate roof perched on a hillside covered in ivy.
Low angle view of a medieval castle tower with stone walls and ornate architectural details against blue sky.
Majestic stone castle with multiple turrets, towers and steep roofs showcasing Gothic architectural style.
Historic castle courtyard with stone walls, medieval towers and colorful flower gardens.
Medieval castle entrance courtyard with stone paths, towers and blooming flower gardens.
Decorative cherub statue holding a candle suspended from an ornate ceiling.
Stone statue of a crowned figure overlooking river valley with terraced hillsides and town below.
Colorful children's roller coaster train climbing track surrounded by green trees.
Vibrant swing carousel ride with colorful seats against blue sky at an amusement park.
Formal garden path with symmetrical topiary trees and a reflecting pool lined with ornate planters.
A decorative stone sphinx statue in a manicured garden setting.
A camel standing behind a wooden fence at a zoo enclosure.
Elegant garden stairway flanked by tall conical evergreen trees leading to a decorative fountain.
Stone sculpture of a bearded figure reclining in an ivy-covered woodland setting.
Large sculptural face carved into stone with an open mouth forming a cave entrance.
Informational plaque with multilingual text displayed in an outdoor setting.
White wolf resting in grass under dappled sunlight.
Ancient tree sculpture with face-like features emerging from dense forest foliage.
Small garden gnome statue with crossed arms made of weathered stone.
A woodland scene featuring a stone eagle statue with lush green foliage in the background.
Two children sitting on an old stone wall with a church spire visible in the background.
Child in a floral dress sitting on a stone wall during golden hour.
A scenic rock formation with a small waterfall in a wooded area surrounded by green trees.
Tall church steeple with green copper spire against blue sky.
White architectural courtyard with arched passageway and historic European building facades.
Children sitting together on old stone wall with church spire visible through archway.