Courchevel, France, Christmas '08

Caroline resting on top of an igloo after a long day of skiing, outside our apartment.

We spent a week over Christmas skiing in Courchevel with our friends, the Princes. It was beautiful!

Abby and Lauren riding "the bubble" up the mountain

Rudy deciding whether to do black or red . . .

Pink evening skies!

View from Nyon Castle

Caroline and Lauren with their cousin Rike, from Germany during a recent visit. We live close to the castle and enjoy the view frequently.

Dubrovnik, Croatia

The beautiful coastline of Dubrovnik, one of our last ports of call.

Istanbul, Turkey

Turkish Viagra? Who knew that Pfizer was pushing their product in the spice markets of Istanbul?The sun setting in Istanbul, taken while Rudy and I were running back to the ship!

More variety in the spice market . . .

Matt and Rudy at Topkapi Palace--the tiles were beautiful!

Ephesus, Turkey

Jeanie's family in Ephesus, Turkey, during a November Mediterranean cruise. We started in Venice, stopping in Greece, Turkey and Croatia. The ruins in Ephesus were fantastic--here we all are standing in front of an ancient library, predating the time of Christ. This is where Paul would have traveled as well.

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.