Monthly Archives: August 2010

Saturday, July 31st, I got to visit heaven for a day.  It’s also known as Swiss Holiday Park in Morschach.  My awesome friends all pitched in to take me to the spa for a day, and I even got a … Continue reading →

Switzerland’s birthday, simply called “erste August” or First of August, was on Sunday.  But since we don’t really do a crazy amount for this holiday, it didn’t hamper our celebrations any.  We went to church like normal, not wearing the … Continue reading →

Friday, July 30th, we spent a lovely day with my friend Pamela.  Pamela used to live just down the hill from us, and one day she called me up out of the blue to see if we wanted to take … Continue reading →

Does anyone else remember that little short from Sesame Street?  Well, it pops in to my head every time one of my kids turns 6.  And now it is Noah’s turn.  He was so excited to have his birthday party … Continue reading →

So, 9 years ago I experienced the worst moment of true terror I have ever felt.  But I was thankfully spared too much of it by a kind anesthesiologist, who naturally had to inform I could choke on my own … Continue reading →

Forty years old!  I can’t believe it.  I always thought that when I got this old, I would somehow feel more mature, more knowledgeable, more, well, grown up!  And while I realize I am definitely not as clueless as I … Continue reading →

On Thursday, July 15, I headed up to school again for Noah’s birthday celebration.  It was a bit more elaborate than handing out snacks at recess.  They do it up right in Kindergarten. 🙂  I walked in to see Noah … Continue reading →

Wednesday, July 14th, we celebrated Sarah’s birthday at school and with her friends.  Having a summer birthday in the States is no big deal.  Everyone is still usually around, since summer vacation is so long, and I don’t remember there … Continue reading →

(Yes, I totally copied that title from the funniest blog on the ‘net, Cakewrecks.) Despite the admonition from my doctor to stay off my foot, I did go to church on Sunday.  I just propped it up on a chair … Continue reading →

Friday night during my party, I had noticed a red patch on my shin.  It was warm to the touch, and kind of throbbed a bit.  Not painful, just uncomfortable.  I knew exactly what it meant, but ignored it so … Continue reading →