Halloween, 08

Abby and Caroline lookin' a little witchy . . .

October skies in Switzerland

These pics are taken from our house: after a rainstorm from the driveway, and early one morning from Abby's bedroom window. I still need to get a good picture of Mont Blanc which can also be seen nicely from our house . . .

Shopping in Bellagio is "Molto Buono!"

Lauren looking for some Italian merchandise--she ended up with a beautiful scarf.

Bellagio, Italy

When Mom and Dad came for Caroline's baptism, we decided to take them on a little trip to Bellagio, one of our favorite little towns on Lake Como. Here's some of the shots by the lake . . .

Leukerbad, Switzerland

Dad and I enjoying the fresh air in Leukerbad . . .more Swiss horn blowers in the town square!

First Day of School

Smile for the camera: Lauren starting 9th grade, Abby starting 5th grade, and Caroline starting 2nd grade.

Happy Birthday Caroline

Caroline turns 8 !

Ice cream by the lake

Lauren and Tui (our good friend from Holland) enjoying ice cream on a slightly chilly August evening close to home.

Disneyland July 08

Our characters with the Disney characters . . .


Our girls with cousins Caleb and Austin
Indiana Jones adventure seekers !

Newport Beach, July 13th, 08

Caroline waiting for the next wave . . .

Abby and Austin rebuilding a sandcastle . . .again!

Fourth of July '08

Anxiously awaiting the parade with cousins!

Fribourg, Germany, May 12th, 2008

We found Fribourg to be a beautiful cobble-stoned town, with great places to eat and spectacular architecture.

Waldau, Germany, May 2008

(Cue "The Sound of Music" score . . .)

Our "Gasthof " in Waldau (black forest). Originally built in the 1500's, then rebuilt after a fire in the 1800's. It has been passed down through the same family for generations. Great breakfast!

Up top Hohenzollern Castle, May 11th

Breaking for a snack; castle touring can work up an appetite.

A view from atop the castle

Abby in the castle courtyard, taking pictures.

Hohenzollern Castle, May 11, 2008

This is a beautiful castle, even with the tour that was completely in German. Not bad for old Prussian digs . . .

Black Forest, May 11th, 2008

Hunk 'o German bread

We had to get a picture of this round bread that was easily twice the size of Abby's head. This picture doesn't do it justice, but one loaf could truly feed a small country.

Lake Tititsee, Germany, May 10th, 2008

We had a great time in the Black Forest while spending a long weekend in Germany. Don't be fooled by the look of this boat, the only way we moved in them was by peddling. A half an hour was all our legs could take!

Annecy, France, March 2008

Bundling up for a walk in beautiful Annecy.