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Last Friday equaled snow heaven

December 20, 2010

Sorry to see all this wonderful white snow melting not unlike the wicked witch of Oz. “I’m melting…..I’m melting…..” Snow pictures from this last Friday. This little girl made me laugh so hard! She is awesome!!! That second video with her laugh….Classic.

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Touched

December 16, 2010

…By the incredible kindness of others. …By the fact that there are people that just give and give and give from the heart. For my children, it is happiness all wrapped up in magic. For myself, it makes me believe in Christmas all over again. So many people have touched my family with their kindness, [...]

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Silently angry

December 14, 2010

I feel this silent anger sitting inside me. It is always there.  It will at times escape in a not so silent furry.  Afterwards, I shamefully shove those feelings back down into a dark place where I was taught those feelings belong. For years, I guarded words inside me that I should have let out. [...]

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Paper snowflakes

December 13, 2010

We cut out paper snowflakes to decorate our kitchen and living room windows. I am super impressed with the result. It is very festive. We even had a neighbor tell my kids how much she liked to look at our kitchen window first thing in the morning. It makes her happy. Oh. And. It is [...]

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clearing

December 11, 2010

We took a walk in the woods at the top of our village. It wasn’t a hard walk even if it was in the snow. I needed it to clear my head from the last week. It is decided that I will take in a few children to watch. This way I can still stay [...]

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frustrated

December 6, 2010

that I can’t really write what is on my mind.  Here.

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When it is cold outside…

December 6, 2010

We make peanut butter cookies… Paper airplanes… Mop the floor… Really well… Blow up balloons… Listen to the hissing balloons… We smile…A lot. We didn’t get out to take pictures of the snow. Now, it is raining. For the moment, we are more or less skating around the village rather than walking. I look forward [...]

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Saint Nicholas visited my children

December 4, 2010

Saint Nicholas visited today. He came with his donkey laden with baskets full of treats (bags full of peanuts, candies, chocolate and clementines). My children ran ahead to greet him. Vilay (camera in hand) caught up with them soon after. My children were very happy, indeed. Nicholas – Who is St. Nicholas? The origin of [...]

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Snow blanket

December 1, 2010

It has been snowing here for most of the day. It is beautiful. Bulldozers are out clearing the roads and mini-bulldozers are out clearing the sidewalks. The snow falls silently and faithfully. It is like we are covered in a snow blanket. No pics for the moment. I will try to get out and get [...]

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Baking homemade bread

November 29, 2010

…To keep away the cold. Bread recipe to come since I used a couple different sources for it. Just so good you can’t stop eating it Cinnamon raison bread recipe (click for recipe)

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All white

November 28, 2010

We took a walk around our personal winter wonderland. I don’t think I can ever get used to the beauty that lies right at my feet. The Jura is simply breathtaking. Even after three and a half years of living here, I still have to pinch myself to be sure that I am not dreaming. [...]

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SNOW

November 26, 2010

We have lots and lots of snow. More than enough to go sledding. It is still snowing. It will snow all weekend. I LOVE LIVING IN SWITZERLAND!

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Moving on up

November 24, 2010

My husband will be starting a new job the beginning of February. It is a wonderful opportunity for him…For our family. I am so very proud of him.  It is nice to see all of his hard work finally paying off.

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Totally Awesome!!!

November 23, 2010

From my Swiss window is listed in the 20 Awesome Expat Blogs post on MatadorNetwork. I am very honored. Seriously honored. Please go and check out the other blogs listed. 20 Awesome Expat Blogs Our additional exciting news is that…We have snow! More than the last snowfall. It has been snowing all day long. I [...]

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Autumn day in Bern, Switzerland

November 22, 2010

I got hit hard with a nasty bug, again. For the past three or so nights I haven’t slept much due to my excessive coughing. I, usually, move to the couch so I don’t wake up Vilay. I am annoyed that I have been sick most of this month. I am ready to feel well. [...]

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