Zürichhorn Park

Happy Birthday, Ally!

"Duck Duck Goose" by Rob for Grace

The Chick and the Monster

I have an iPhone and am not afraid to waste an hour looking for new apps. Frames by Studio Neat is the latest addition to our iPhone library. Using Frames, I'm happy to share with you Grace's directorial debut with The Chick and the Monster. Enjoy!

Rob's Inaugural Lecture

In keeping with university traditions (German, I think), Rob gave his inaugural lecture yesterday. Rob's Aunt Ceci and cousin Sonya also came to the lecture and reception that followed. When Sonya graduated from UZH, her diploma ceremony was held in the very same room. I *heard* the talk went really well. The girls and I walked around the campus and had a quick snack before meeting up with Rob at the reception. The pictures I captured from the event are less than ideal but chasing after a toddler (she turns 2 on Monday) with finger foods in hand (her, not me) and snapping pictures is a recipe for disaster

DIY Baby Socks by Made by Joel

I have babies on the brain because Aunt Daphne and Tia Milge are both expecting little ones this year. I was perusing some favorite blogs and ran across these baby socks. I am going to have buy cuter socks if I want to make these!

Playdates

We have a nice group of friends in Zürich and we enjoy spending our afternoons with them at parks or in each other's homes. All depends on the weather and lately it's been glorious! Noah and Lylah are siblings and their Mom, Tami, introduced us to a very cool park in the Viadukt area. The trains run overhead in the park so the kids can swing and watch the SBBs fly by every few minutes. Then there's Grace's BFF, Felicity, and her adorable brother Rex. Both are Grace's classmates. Virginia (aka Aby), at Grace's request, made matching princess dresses for the girls. They are even more stunning in person! Grace and Ally also enjoy playing with Zara and her little brother Sebastian. There's also Sofia and her little sister Andrea who always provide hours of entertainment as well. All are expats and all will eventually move on but for the time being, it's great having such terrific friends so far away from home.