Sunday, October 26, 2014

The Things She Says Part II

 The things that come out of this little gal's mouth keep us smiling!
Here are a few recent statements that made us love her even more...if that is at all possible.

"That guys bike is weak."
"Mom, look at the jump hopper."  AKA the grass hopper
"Don't be mean to me, I'm a lady."  When talking to Noah.
"Noah, stop the drama."



Monday, October 20, 2014

We Are Full...

 We Are Full....
We spent the last week in a new area of the Zurich lake region and I can honestly say this heart is very, very full.
Days were filled with gorgeous views right from our balcony, fresh air, strenuous hikes, firsts for our family and the children, visits from a dear friend, cave exploration, boat rides and time together as a family.
We are ever so grateful and as always feel truly blessed.
I think we might have found a new favorite spot for our family - striking the perfect balance between activities for the children and joyful views/hikes for us.
Ah...we are full!
Now...back to school and schedules and reality.
 Tessa resting on the stairs of a church in Stoos.
 Noah enjoying the views.
 Holy wow...beautiful mixture of mountains and lakes. Ahh...
 The children rode their first ever chair lift and did great!
 Awesome hikes!
 I love the look on the cow's face.

 Are these apples real?

 Tessa loving her new friend.
 Enjoying the boat ride.
 Not a bad place to swing.

 Inside the caves.
 In Luzern before the Glacier Museum.

 Tough hike, but worth the effort.  The views were remarkable!
This little man hiked 3 hours solo on a really strenuous ridge -line hike!  Awesome work Noah!  We are so very proud!

Monday, October 6, 2014

We Are...

 We Are....
Making the most of the fall and hiking as much as possible!
Enjoying long rambles through gorgeous vineyards.
Listening to Joe Purdy.
Reading Swiss Life:  30 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Moved to Switzerland.
Enjoying the 100 book challenge with the kiddos.
Had a wonderful time at the BCT party.
Looking forward to visiting with a dear friend next week.
Enjoying a two week break from school.
Loving my favorite time of year and ready to indulge in all things pumpkin, apple!
Hoping to hike and run in the woods and vineyards as much as possible!
Wishing everyone a delicious week!
 Pictures from Tessa's first day of Spielgruppe.  Too cute not to post!


 The children enjoying Mike - an old friend from Drexel who recently paid us a visit.  Great visit Mike and you are welcome to return whenever you want!
 Little soccer in the garden!


 Tessa helping cook dinner.


I love this image of Noah that Robert shot over the weekend on our hike from Ettingen to Therwil!