Monthly Archives: October 2008

On Saturday, the 25th, we attended our 8th Halloween carnival here in Switzerland.  It is with a bit of pride and happiness that I reflect back on that very first one, when it was still just an idea floating around … Continue reading →

So it's been a week and a half ago, now, but I will still post it.  Last Wednesday, my friend, Jenna, came over with her two girls for the afternoon.  The girls had a ball playing together.  I think the … Continue reading →

So, all my sisters-in-law are cool for various reasons.  I could get an inferiority complex, or I could try and be as cool as they are.  I am aiming for the latter.  One of them, just finished running a marathon.  … Continue reading →

Yesterday the kids and I went up to Germany to go big grocery shopping.  This used to be a monthly activity, but spending one Saturday out of three shopping was getting to be a drag.  So, now we buy more … Continue reading →

On Sunday afternoon, the kids entertained themselves by building a zoo.  They set it all up while I was gone borrowing an electric sander from a friend two towns over.  When I came back, Chris was just finishing up his … Continue reading →

We are now in our second week of fall vacation for the kids.  I love it when the kids have vacation.  People are always surprised to hear this.  I guess, perhaps, they don't look forward to vacation with their own … Continue reading →

Tuesday night Sophie lost her very first tooth, finally!  That thing has been loose since before summer vacation started back in July.  She came out to show me how far she could move it around, and I said. " That … Continue reading →