The girls have had colds so we’ve been sticking close to home with lots of blankets and pillows spread out on the living room floor lately. Today we just had to get out for some fresh air. It’s been gray and chilly and we haven’t been able to see the mountains for several days but…

A girl and her blue jeans: Her ears stick out ever so slightly: She’s full of giggles: Look at that comb over that has developed: And the blue eyes – oh I really hope she hangs on to those:

One year ago we had a great vacation in Wisconsin. One year ago Bea seemed so much more like my baby. One year ago I was a little pregnant. One year ago Bea had fewer opinions about clothes. One year ago we were thinking and talking about moving to Switzerland.

It’s a typical day and we’ve got some good messes going. We made roads out of the key cards that Brian saves for Bea: I did a little sewing – I’m making a long sleeve shirt for Bea: Button play buys me a little bit of time to sew: Bea asked me to put all…

Yesterday we went to Bern. It’s the capital city of Switzerland. Another beautiful Swiss city that is just about an hour from our house. All we did was wander the cobblestone streets and wooded paths, but we had a great time. The medieval architecture is just so full of interesting details – there’s something to…

I came across these photos when I was doing some organizing. They are from way back in August before we left for our trip to the US. We went to a parade on the Swiss National Day. It was a beautiful day spent with our good friends Matt and Julie so I had to post…

This week I made a scooter bag. Yes, a scooter bag – for some reason Brian finds that funny. I made it for our new little friend Owain (pronounced like a glass o wine). He just moved here from Wales with his mum, Liz and we have become fast friends. He has a scooter just…

Oh Claire – what can I say other than I love you to bits – teeny tiny bits. Next month will you please stop rolling over every time I put you down on the calendar.

We have some happy chickens living just a short walk from our house. I’m sure they don’t appreciate the view of the vinyards, orchards, Lake Zurich and mountains that surround them.      Bea yells shickens, shickens as we walk by – it’s her way of saying hello.

I’m overdue in thanking all the ladies that comment on my blog. As soon as I push the publish button I say to Brian, start the timer. Meaning how quickly will Aunt Sandy make a sweet comment on that most recent post. Then there is Aunt Garlene – she always has something reassuring to say. Just…