Yikes – it was cold out there, but I’m glad we went back to the Sihlsee for some ice skating today. Lots of pictures:

Last night, at about 11:45, I was reading in bed and Brian was sleeping beside me. Suddenly the house and the room and the bed shook. I gasped and called out to Brian – I thought he would have felt it and woken up, but he didn't. I shook his shoulder and told him that…

OK – I’m officially ready for spring. It’s been bitter cold here so we can hardly get out to play. We’re ready for some warmth and green. In the meantime I’ll sew some tunics for Claire. She can wear them over long sleeve shirts now and on their own when the warmth arrives. Here’s one…

Bea’s latest artistic obsession are these sort of neighborhood map drawings. She uses a stencil for the house and then adds roads, paths, bike paths, playgrounds with swings and slides, ponds, etc. Fun!

Every year I have a book made of our family photos. I'm still amazed that we can have an actual book printed and bound for a reasonable price. For me it's much more slick than my old scrap books. I've just finished up the book for 2011. I use Blurb – they make such nice…

We are taking advantage of the cold temps here. We made some ice decorations. I wonder if they will last ’till Valentine’s Day?