Let it Snow!!!!

Winter has arrived. One day it was a nice balmy fall day, and the next there was several inches of snow on the ground and it was below freezing. Correction. Not just snow on the ground, but falling blizzard style from the clouds. Here are just some pictures to give you an idea of how much snow we got in 2 days time.

Day 1





Day 2

8 Months

The boys are now 8 months. It is CRAZY how fast they are growing. This is just an update on their stats:

Liam:
8.7 kgs (19.2 lbs) 71 cm (28 inch)

Dominic:
8.5 kgs (18.7 lbs) 71 cm (28 inch)

Both are:
-rolling both ways (L at 4 months, D at 4 1/2)
-army crawling (L at 5 1/2 months, D at 6 1/2)
-eating solid foods (both at 6 months)
-pulling self up to standing (L at 7 1/2 months, D at 8)

Thanksgiving 2009

Just Kidding. We didn't really have Thanksgiving this year. It's an American Holiday that is not celebrated in Switzerland and I'm very THANKFUL that I didn't have to go through the stress of making a huge dinner, decorating, et cetera. But even though we didn't celebrate, we do have a LOT to be thankful for. One of those things is family outings. Didier's job may take him out of town a lot, but usually he is able to take an afternoon (or even a full day) off to spend some time with us. Didier took a day off right before thanksgiving and we all went to the Wild animal park just down the hill from us.
Feeding the Deer


Looking at the wolves

One of the wolves

Emily looking at the bears

One of the bears


The entire herd was following us through the park

Photo Overload

So basically I just downloaded all the pictures off of my camera. They are in order, oldest to newest, with captions. Enjoy!

Emily asks me almost every day if she can paint. I give in about once a week.



Jason's visiting right now (more pictures from his trip at a later date). It's been great having him here. When he first got here, he wanted to see if both of the boys would fit in the baby swing. It worked...sort of





(Fake) Baby Uggs


Happy boys


Spoon wars! Dominic and Liam are constantly fighting over things, and they are only 7 months old!! Here they are fighting over a teaspoon that Emily gave them.


Liam's got it


Dominic's go it




Dominic fell asleep while eating bread. By the time I found the camera, he was awake...


The boys LOVE this new carpet. Liam lay down on it and was asleep with in minutes. Dominic is laughing and having a great time.


Liam asleep


Dominic playing on the floor.


Em playing outside


For Didier's birthday this year, Emily, Didier and I went to the circus! Unfortunately, I forgot that I had my camera while we were outside and didn't get any pictures of the circus people, but I got a couple of Em and Didier before the show started.


Tired girl


I watched my friend Jess' baby boy Aiden the other day. I put all the boys in their carseats, and with in several minutes, all 3 were asleep!!


Em hiding from the camera


There she is


Dominic reading a book


Liam


Liam and Dominic sitting up


Liam waving

I am grateful...

...for my beautiful girl who loves to speak her mind, even if we can't quite understand her.


...for my crazy boys, who remind me that everyone is different, even within the same circumstances.


...for my wonderful husband, who is always there for me, even when I'm cranky, tired, and monstrous, and helps me through my problems and trials.


...for my family -the one who raised me, dealt with me, endured me, supported me and helped me to become the person that I am now, as well as the one I married into.


...for my friends, new and old, who help me, support me, lift me up, and continue to be there for me.


Jennifer

House Pics

I realize this is later than I promised, but I just haven't had TIME!!! Not all of the rooms are here, but enough to give you an idea.

Living room.


Tv nook, off of the living room


The back of the house (there's nothing special about the front). The double doors on the main level go into the living room.


Emily standing in the entry hall.


I LOVE my nice big kitchen! I can fit the table in and everything!


The boys' room. The double doors in the back go out onto the balcony (my room and the guest room/playroom do as well)


Emily's room. It's smaller than her old room, but she doesn't seem to mind! I want to do something fun with her room, but I can't decide what.


"Party Room". Basically an extra room in the basement, but all the furniture was there already. We can take the table out and put in a bed for when guests are here.


My new Food Storage. Since we now have the room, we have finally started buying in bulk.

NEW HOUSE!!!!!

So one of the many reasons I haven't posted in several months, is the fact that we have been in the process of moving. As of last Friday we are officially living in Kanton Schwyz and are in a HOUSE. That is correct. A house. I'm a bit sad to leave the old apartment behind (I really liked our landlady. She felt like part of the family) but I'm so excited to be where we are now. And we are now living in the same town (5 minutes walking) as Didier's younger brother Michael and his family which is a HUGE plus. I don't have any pictures of the house yet, but I promise to take some (and post them) within the next couple of days.

Three's Crazy Fun

The boys love looking over the back of the couch when Emily's behind it. She jumps up to startle them and they both start CRACKING UP!!! It is so fun. Here's a few pictures:

Em behind the couch and the boys standing


All three

Dominic and Liam