Monthly Archives: September 2009

If ever too much excitement was packed into one day, this was the day.  We had Amelia starting school in Switzerland for the first time, Sophie going into first grade, and Noah starting Kindergarten.  Oh, and Uncle Adam coming to … Continue reading →

Since we were in Austria for his actual birthday, I was hoping he would forget about the whole birthday bash and we could just relax the last two weeks before school started.  But asking a 5 year old to forget … Continue reading →

Thursday morning we had to say goodbye to Oma.  That is the one bad thing about having visitors, eventually they have to go back to where they came from.  There were many tears shed, starting the night before.  That morning … Continue reading →

On the last day of Oma's visit, we all went to the swimming pool in Birmensdorf.  We met up with several other friends, who had come a bit earlier in the day, and had a glorious afternoon chatting, swimming, and … Continue reading →

For years we have been driving through the city of Baar to either go to the movies, or swimming in the really nice indoor pool they have there.  And every time we pass this sign that says "Höllgrotten" with a … Continue reading →

A few months ago, I went shopping up in Germany with my friend Jenna.  While we were taking a quick stroll through the toy aisle, I came upon a steal of a deal.  The big Playmobil Egyptian Pyramid was marked … Continue reading →

The last day of our trip consisted mainly of driving back home.  Knowing this, we took our time at breakfast, and then all went for a nice long swim in the indoor pool at the hotel. Even Oma and Papa … Continue reading →