So after balking at the $73.00 turkey I saw in the grocery store a few weeks ago I realized there were no other options and I could not imagine going without a turkey on Thanksgiving. Yeah it’s nuts and I know I could have made a whole Thanksgiving meal for several people at that price…

Waking up to snow for the first time this winter. And trying out new boots.

No I’m not homesick* – I mean we are staying home with a sick Bea. She was up Tuesday night throwing up. Uhg. I have been so lucky that she has hardly ever been sick like that. She spent the day Wednesday on the couch watching lots of Peppa Pig and napping in Mommy’s bed.…

There’s always a day, each year, when I realize how close Christmas is and I suddenly get excited about all the things that come along with it. Today was that day. The bus driver gave Bea this funny little angel. He said something that I couldn’t understand and then placed it on the seat next…

We can now cross another Swiss experience off our list. We have had raclette. What is raclette? It’s melted cheese of course. You get yourself a raclette grill at your local brocki (like Goodwill). Then go to the grocery store and choose a package of pre-cut raclette cheese. Take it home and prepare the traditional…

Finally we got around to showing Daddy the pool in our town. It’s a nice pool with a great kiddie area. We are used to going on Thursday afternoons when they have the pool warmed up for babies. The warm pool is so relaxing – we go with our little friend Owain and his mom…

When Grandma and Grandpa C. were here they took a liking to the vineyards that are near our home. Doug was interested in the growing methods and it’s just a beautiful area for a stroll. So whenever we call Doug asks about the vineyard. Here’s our update: The grapes are long gone, of course. They’ve…

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