It was a gorgeous Saturday. Sarah asked if she could go outside and take some pictures. We said yes. This was the result. These will be truly boring to all locals, but for any who have never had the chance to visit us yet, it may give you a glimpse of what we see on a day to day basis. Also, if we ever more, we will be glad to have these little reminders of things we wouldn’t normally think were photo worthy.
Lexi on her practice bike, out in the “hof” or courtyard.
Along the tree line there is a trail. That is where I start my run 3 times a week.
The construction of three new houses across the street, and the crane that is helping build them. Whenever we drive away the kids call out, “Bye, Jenny” and when we are coming home they all keep a lookout for who can spot her first.
This is the barn next to our house. These are all the plaques they have won at horse competitions in the past.
The Swiss version of a drinking fountain. This one is right on the corner where we cross the street to visit the chickens and occasionally buy eggs. It’s also very popular with runners and cyclists who are taking advantage of all the miles of gorgeous trails right around our house.
A close up of the Aeugst town mascot on the fountain, a squirrel. If we ever build a house, I want to get one made out of iron for the garden.
This restaurant is right across the street from our house. We have only tried to eat there once in almost 8 years. It was so filled with smoke that we turned right back around while still in the doorway. Perhaps now that smoking is finally banned inside restaurants and they have completely redone the inside we will give it another try.
This is the bus stop right at the end of our driveway where Nick and Chris catch the bus every morning. And the little sign behind it is our street sign. No wonder people always miss it the first time they come to our house!
Our neighbor’s cat. It’s kind of mean, so the kids haven’t really bonded to it. But any animal is worthy of photo, according to Sarah. 🙂
There are six mailboxes, but only 5 apartments, very strange. Ours loves anything from the States….
The small play area right in front of the house. The round blue sled and the bright pink one are ours. Despite the lack of snow, the kids weren’t ready to pack them away just yet. You never know when a freak spring snowfall will make them useful again.
Some cute siblings on the sledding hill.
On one side of the entry is the snow shovels, on the other the brooms. There are several different ones, all used for different jobs. 🙂
This is our outside doorbell. Delivery people ring it, or the kids when they want us to toss gloves/hats/coats out the window because it’s colder than they thought. We hope you will all be able to see these things in person someday. Love you!