Sep 13th, 2008
by Pumpkin.
One of us ignores the dishes from lunch…
…while we play with cars on the floor.
One of us remembers that they need to go potty right before we head out the door…
…while one of us collects the keys.
One of us likes to pull their digger behind them…
…while one of us thinks it is too cute not [...]
Sep 12th, 2008
by Pumpkin.
This weekend, I am looking forward to greeting autumn with open arms. Today was a little chilly and sprinkled with rain here and there. Yet, my heart is happy to see signs of fall.
I love the smell and colors of autumn the best.
All photos below were taken from my bedroom window.
The sun rising over [...]
Sep 11th, 2008
by Pumpkin.
Photo taken in Centerville, Ohio.
I have hung my flag out in remembrance of 9/11. Today, I am a little emotional in regard to my country. Maybe, I am even a little protective.
It makes it harder for me to be strong when a man asks me for a second time why I don’t speak French with [...]
Sep 8th, 2008
by Pumpkin.
Since moving to Switzerland we have discovered Appenzeller [A-pent-seller] cheese. It is a strong smelling cheese that even I cannot resist. I, normally, cannot get over the barnyard smell that characterizes most washed-rind cheeses. However, I have no problem eating my share of Appenzeller. C’est tres bon!!!
We have a dairy store in our village which [...]
Sep 7th, 2008
by Pumpkin.
Some photos of when we were in the States two summers ago. My son was so little and this photo is too cute!
For you Mom!
My mother’s dog jumped up on my lap and my son giggled like mad as he caught her wagging tail.
I don’t know how many times my family has sat out on [...]
Sep 5th, 2008
by Pumpkin.
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The tree that I pass almost daily is starting to turn colors.
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With the coming of colder weather, I will miss the cows dotting the mountain as I take my children back and forth from the bus stop.
Daily Show - Sarah Palin Gender Card - link to video which is [...]
Aug 31st, 2008
by Pumpkin.
Saturday, we walked around Saignelégier. Can you believe that with a population of only a little over 2100 inhabitants, Saignelégier is the capital of the Franches-Montagnes?
A church in the city.
The other side of the church with road construction.
The street has been torn up for some time but it is finally almost completed. Many of the [...]
Aug 30th, 2008
by Pumpkin.
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The statue is on the French side of Goumois but the mountains in the back of the photo are in Switzerland.
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Ave Maria (Hail Mary)
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Aug 29th, 2008
by Pumpkin.
We have been busy around here with work, school and daily life. There is always cooking, baking and cleaning to do not to mention children to chase after.
I have been preparing for a new job that I don’t want to write about here for obvious reasons. I will work one night a week and am [...]
Aug 28th, 2008
by Pumpkin.
I found a daily photo blog called a Lego a day recently while searching around Google after I shot a photo of my kids Legos. Each day I look forward to checking in on these little guys to see what they have been up to.
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