2012 Beginning

The year began with a miracle. I saw my first live birth! Sara and I happened to be walking by just as a cow at the barn nearby was about to give birth. Amazing experience, no matter which species. Cheers to you, kleine kuh! 

Sara began preschool for the first time.  She was really excited! She loved her teachers, Miss Heather & Miss Sangeeta, and enjoyed making new friends. It was sweet to have her tell me about her day and her friends. She's definitely a talker, like her big brother! She learned a lot - including the days of the week, counting and recognizing colors. Her teacher said that she's really good at puzzles and at arranging things by size and that she follows instructions and participates :0). Proud mama!

We enjoyed hiking in the fresh air and many more snow days. I'm amazed at how many pairs of shoes and various jackets that we accumulated while living in Switzerland. But, you really do need them all for the various weather circumstances.



Jonas & Jack





Valentine's Day Pizzas with Aari & Sam

 Jonas had his first skiing lessons in February. During the Sports Break, he and his friends hit the slopes together. It was amazing to see how brave and fearless they were. And they do live charmed lives, having their first ski lessons in the Swiss Alps!

Check out his form!

Aari, Jonas & Sienna

The Wagernhof sponsored the local Fasching Parade. Oma and Opa came over to join us in the festivities and we met Sienna's family there too!

We wrapped up February with some more fun in the snow with Oma & Opa!

A few more tidbits:

Jonas: If I can't be the boss of someone here, I'm going to move out.

J: Mommy, Sienna told me the other day that she wants to marry me when she grows up.
M: Really? And what did you say?
J: Nothing. I was too frightened.

Just enjoyed some coffee and hot chocolate at the Wagerenhof shop. As he was paying, the lady complimented Andy: "Your German is really good!"

Jonas was just playing doctor. I hopefully asked him, "Do you want to be a doctor someday?" His response: "A monster truck driver." Oh brother!!

Andy was on a call with a client today and they tell him, "We've been talking. The schedules you're requesting and the questions you're asking actually make sense. You actually know what you're doing, unlike the last person that was on this engagement." I'm proud!