Lately

Oh my gosh, we have a car, people! I feel like Free Willy making a break for it over that wall. Our lives were manageable without one here, but man, does it feel good to just be able to pick up and go where ever when ever! We celebrated by taking a trip over to Lucern this weekend. It was gorgeous and we have a bright and sunny day. I am in love with the clear turquoise water that seems to be in every river and lake here. We also are finally official residents of Switzerland, I have my little card to prove it! Davy's picture on his card is pretty funny, not even remotely looking at the camera. So, with that complete, things seem to be moving along here.

Outside an antique shop in Basel

Forts and sunshine

 

Sleeping baby....

 

Lucern

Lovely, LOVELY  Swans

 

But really... how beautiful is this water?

 

Bikini body

 

I have no words to describe how good this smile makes me feel

 

 

 

 

Bath time is the best time

 

 

Gettin' Swissy

 Time is zooming by, and I can't believe we have been here for almost 2 months! We really are loving it here, well, everything but the ridiculous prices, but we knew that coming in, so we can't complain too much. We have been trying to sort out some big ticket items such as buying a car, getting health insurance among other things. We are learning a lot about our new country, and it couldn't be more different from Germany. Here are some interesting tidbits about Basel and Switzerland:

Switzerland is the birthplace of fondu. They are crazy for it here and fondu pots are for sale everywhere.

It is compulsory for Swiss men to serve in the Swiss Military

There are many legends and myths for the country, a couple of my favorites are the Basilisk of Basel and Granity, a granite eating monster who helps tunnel through the Alps.

They are one of only two nations in the world with a square flag, the other is the Vatican.

Chocolate and watches

Women weren't given the right to vote in national elections until 1971 and the some communities didn't allow women to vote on their local issues until 1991 (insert face cringe)

Roger Federer is a God here and nicknamed the "King of the Alps"

Even though technically the Swiss speak German, it is far from Germany German. It is a happier, more sing-songy version.

There is a Yodeling club here and I am seriously considering signing Davy up in a few years. You can never start too young.

I could dip him in melted cheese and eat him up!

Cooler than cool

 

 

Another day, another belly roll 

Bubbles in Old Town

A little bit of snow

Winter light

 

I think I will keep them

 

 

 

 

When papa gets home from work...

 

Don't let this cute face fool you, he is insane.

 

 

It seems like his eye color has turned towards hazel (like his dad) brown/gold around the pupil and the rest are blue/green

Happy kiddo

Steam roller