This year, sadly, the preparations for Halloween were more fun than the real holiday. We were supposed to have a trunk or treat at the girls’ school but it was cancelled because of rain. It’s supposed to be reschedules but in the meantime Halloween day passed like any other day. I feel guilty (as I…

We were back at one of our old haunts, Jucker Farm, today. It’s a fun place to get our pumpkins or our kurbis. The colors of our days at this farm (the bright oranges and the blue sky) always get me in the picture taking mood. Oh and we brought our piggy daughter along. Here…

Here are a group of photos that Brian took when I was in the US after my dad died. Look at all those sweet smiles.

Just moments before I took these photos this room was covered with scissors, fabric scraps, pattern pieces, pin cushions, bits of stuffing and thread. All the aftermath of making two Halloween costumes.  Welcome to our living room. We usually come in through the elevator so this is our view when we get home. Down the…

I use the Google translate app all the time. Thank goodness for it. Otherwise I would constantly be flipping through the pages of a German dictionary. And yet even thought it’s super helpful it isn’t always crystal clear. The other day we got a notice in the mail for some upcoming lectures at the local…

Claire and I took a little walk through the arboretum and orchard next to our apartment. Just to say hello to Fall.

That rhymes. Brian ran the Lausanne marathon on Sunday. I think he said this is his 13th marathon. He seems strong and he seemingly does these marathons without much stress or effort. I like to see him feeling satisfied after he finishes. Lausanne is lovely – it’s in the French part of Switzerland. Just a…

We got home yesterday. I’m glad the girls and I were able to be close to mom last week. Here are some random photos from our trip. I loaded up on fabric while in the US – pretty prints and some fabric for Halloween costumes – here it is in the washer. Bea and Tucker…

I’m back home and trying to fit into my routine. My head is distracted thinking about my dad… and my mom. The girls and I are going back to the US next week to see mom and have a mini memorial for dad/grandpa. My mom pulled out a bunch of old photos of dad when…