Monthly Archives: September 2012

Grandpa Jean had big plans to drive all over Switzerland and Italy, but he quickly discovered that that wasn’t quite feasible anymore.  Which was a huge relief to me because I was very worried he would end up seriously hurting … Continue reading →

After a quick stroll through Appenzell, and a stop at the toy store to pick up a belt for Noah, the baptism boy, we headed over to Eichberg. This little house is covering the water fountain Papa and his siblings … Continue reading →

Grandpa Jean, Oma and Opa wanted to go back and visit the area where the family had lived 20 years ago.  Since we were so close, we decided to travel to Eichberg via Liechtenstein.  We have driven through it several … Continue reading →

Alexandra has been learning her letters for a couple of years now.  She was always pointing to  the writing on Chris’ t-shirts, asking what this letter was, and that one.  So he found an online site that helped kids learn … Continue reading →

Our little village lies in between two great cities, Zurich and Zug.  Zurich is more famous internationally, but Zug is very charming while still containing lots of good shopping and entertainment.  We almost always go to the movies in Zug … Continue reading →

Oma, Opa and Grandpa Jean, aged 97, came for a three week visit starting in early August.  Grandpa Jean couldn’t make it up our stairs several times a day, so he actually stayed in a local bed and breakfast, but … Continue reading →

Compared to the Fourth of July’s I experienced as a kid growing up in the States, the Swiss really don’t do a whole lot for their national holiday.  There are very few organized firework shows put on by a city, … Continue reading →

We have a Playmobil store upstairs in the playroom.  I have mentioned it before.  It just keeps growing, even though they have so much already, because Playmobil keeps coming out with new stuff that my kids just have to have.  … Continue reading →

Noah’s birthday was on Sunday, the day after we got back from Austria.  Fortunately his big party had already taken place, because there would have been no time to get much of a big too-doo ready.  We have picked up … Continue reading →

Saturday morning we packed up all our belongings, both old and newly acquired, and headed home.  We did make one last quick stop for a few more Mozartkugeln, though. Chris took these shots from the store parking lot.  The area … Continue reading →