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In May, we celebrated Ascension Day with the ward by going on a lovely hike alongside a meandering stream, and then capped off the day by grilling lunch together in the forest. There was a great turn out, which I … Continue reading →

At the end of March, Nick went with his school class for an “Arbeitswoche”, or work week down in the Italian Canton of Switzerland called Tessin.  They stayed in a lovely house, were served delicious food and went on many … Continue reading →

Sarah and Sophie headed up to ski camp with their school for a week, so I signed everyone else up for ski lessons at the same place in Engelberg that we went to last year. Again we just did it … Continue reading →

This year I was really feeling the Valentine spirit.  Just full of ideas for lots of crafty fun.  As mentioned, I made the praline-shaped bath bombs for my friends, and for my family I made this Valentine Bingo game.  We … Continue reading →

Actual Valentine’s day was during ski vacation for many this year, so I bumped up our traditional brunch to the 7th  so more of my lovelies could attend.  It was a great turnout, with lots of chatting, laughing and love.  … Continue reading →

The school district organizes an indoor soccer tournament for all the  4th, 5th and 6th graders in the area.  Usually the teams are divided into boy and girl teams, but if a class doesn’t have enough participants of one gender … Continue reading →

I have never met anyone who was more low key about his birthday than Chris.  He always has the simplest requests and is so happy if we just give him a hug and say happy birthday.  I used to try … Continue reading →

Chris really wanted to go the zoo on Jan. 1, just like always.  This was a great tradition when the kids were small and went to bed at a normal time on New Year’s Eve, but doesn’t work so well … Continue reading →

During Christmas break, the stake organized a temple day with babysitting.  It was really nice, Chris and I got to do sealings and then baptisms with Sarah and Nick.  The younger kids were kept busy and happy making and decorating … Continue reading →

We spent the day after Christmas in the traditional way, at home playing with all our new toys.  Chris likes to walk around with the camera and document all the happiness and, most especially, peace.  I love to see the … Continue reading →