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One of my absolute favorite things to do during Christmas time is bake special treats for our friends and neighbors.  Of course, we get to eat some as well.  I collect recipes constantly and store them in a special plastic … Continue reading →

Monday, December 12, the younger kids and I drove into downtown Zurich for a much anticipated ride on the Maerlitram. (Literal translation, fairy tale street car)  My friend, Tanya, was kind enough to go several days in advance and buy … Continue reading →

We had a great time decorating our traditional gingerbread houses.  Some of my friends used the kits from IKEA, and really liked them.  I was very tempted to pick up a couple myself.  Especially since I felt like I was … Continue reading →

On December 16th, Chris and I celebrated our “golden” anniversary.  16 years of marriage on the 16th.  Since a big trip wasn’t in the budget, not even a small trip, Chris decided to do something different to mark this important … Continue reading →

Samichlaus usually visits us in the afternoon/evening of this day, so the kids weren’t expecting anything special in the morning.  They leave out their sacks that day, and he comes and takes them away, and brings them back filled later … Continue reading →

This year, Sarah’s class invited any parents who wanted, to join them in making Advent wreaths at school. The morning after Thanksgiving all the kids all went out to the neighboring farm, and collected pine boughs.  Then we met them … Continue reading →

This year was different than years’ past.  We ate in the evening rather than the afternoon, to accommodate Nick’s crazy school schedule, but it was still a great day  and we had lots of fun and together time. Since the … Continue reading →

We know how important it is for the kids to develop good homework habits early on.  It can make all the difference when they are older and homework starts to really get hard and time consuming.  We have provided them … Continue reading →

The note that comes home from school announcing the annual turnip parade always cracks me up.  “Please be sure your child brings a knife and other cutting tools to school on ____.  ”  And don’t forget that the 5 graders … Continue reading →

She only ever lets me do her hair like this when no one else will see it.  That means I can never do her hair cute for all the places it would make the most sense to do it.  No … Continue reading →