Tuesday, July 26, 2016

America Was...

 
America Was….

Whew…we just returned from a whirlwind trip to America. 
We seemed to cram as much as humanly possible into those three weeks.

We worked hard, we visited museums, gathered with dear friends, were embraced by family, restored bonds, took in our Nation’s Capital, hiked, visited the beach a couple of times, observed organic farms doing what they do best, ate loads of ice cream, visited national parks, and enjoyed time spent in four different States.  We cried for the state of our country, discussed the problems that have worsened since our departure some nine years ago, though we did our best to return to Switzerland with hope in our hearts.

Overall, it was a trip that filled our hearts with tremendous joy, feeling blessed to have friends and family that make our lives rich with love and promise.  It was a trip that made us contemplate our place in the world, but mostly it was a journey that we needed to remind us the happiness that fills us when we are surrounded by people we know, family we love and friends that hold such dear, dear places in our hearts and lives. 

Thank you to everyone!
 Valley Forge National Park
 Ice Cream eating with Nana in the West Chester Cottage
 Hiking with sweet friends in Valley Forge Park.

 Playing with Sean on the 4th of July!
 Enjoying the frog pond with friends....
 Awesome day at Wyebrook Farms.
 The Helicopter Museum....

 Taking in Sean's Baseball Game...our children's first ever game.
 Loving our two trips to Ocean City, NJ.
 Amazing ice cream on the board walk.
 Pikes Peak, Colorado
 This lady...where to start.  I have loved her since we were 7 and had a fabulous time catching up in Colorado.  Jenifer, you made my trip incredible.  Thank you!
Rocky Mountain National Park with Jen....my best best of 32 years!  What a trip!  Thanks Jen!

Sunday, June 26, 2016

We Are...

 We Are...
Grateful Robert made it home safely.
Unable to believe that it is the last week of school.
Looking forward to our upcoming visit with friends and family.
Frantically getting everything ready for this upcoming week.
Listening to Broods.
Enjoying gorgeous hikes this weekend.
Getting ready to say another good - bye to dear friends.  Sigh!











Sunday, June 19, 2016

We Are....

 
Wishing Robert and Jacques a very Happy Father's Day!
Busy with the end of the year activities.
Doing our best to enjoy all of the rain.
So happy Robert was able to spend a few days with his family!
Missing Robert and looking forward to his return.
Enjoying school festivals.
Having fun with friends at the Paper Museum.
Listening to the Paper Kites.
Loved the movie "We Bought A Zoo."



 Oh my, the Rhine is so full and so moody!  We love to walk down and see how quickly it changes.
Little writing after the museum. 

Monday, May 30, 2016

We Are...

 We Are...
Eating up the beauty of the spring.
Listening to German podcasts and doing my best to learn more of this tricky language.
Grateful we are able to enjoy so many remarkable hikes not far from our home.
Listening to The Paper Kites some more!
Reading with Noah in German.
Unable to wrap my arms around the fact that Noah only has four weeks left of 1st grade and that Tessa will start Kindergarten in the fall.  Oh, sigh.
Gearing up for summer!

 Gorgeous hikes!
 The top of Gempen.
 On our way.
 Well - marked trails...so nice!
 Making it happen!
 This picture...be still heart, be still.
 Finding loads of tadpoles.
 Checking it all out.
 The Iris' are in full bloom!

Sunday, May 22, 2016

We Are...

 We Are...
Grateful for amazing weather this weekend!
So happy we made the trek to the Luzern area to hike in the glorious sunshine.
Blessed that my family loves being outside as much as I do.
Proud of our two little ones for always coming along for long hikes with us!
Listening to the Paper Kites and adoring each and every song!
We are meeting great friends at local parks.
Enjoying the rain now.
Listening to awesome podcasts.
Looking forward to another full week.
Wishing everyone a very happy Sunday!
 T enjoying the views.
 Whew...awesome views on our hike!
 Following the Wanderweg!
 Noah and Robert deep in conversation on the trail.
 Noah enjoying the views.
My sweet, sweet girl.  Completely asleep on the way down the mountain.  She did a great job!