Family for the holidays

We are ready for our visitors to arrive. Mom, Santa and Thanh and Brian. This picture was taken January 2008 at the top of Utleiburg, Switzerland.

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

A year ago ( in December 2007) our family took a much needed vacation in Egypt. We opted for a resort packaged vacation. Our goal was to spend time thinking through our options and to start planning our international move in 2008. This trip marked the beginning of Ethan's international travels at five months. Aidan discovered the moon.

Ethan learned to roll over onto his tummy while we were on vacation.

Aidan learns to use his floaters.

Our view: balcony, meets water, meets sky. I love it!

I remember this moment to myself to enjoy the sunset so well.

This qualifies for being one of the most spectacular sunsets I've ever seen.

Ethan slept through most of our outings because I think he hit a growth spirt. He was also teething which resulted in alot of baby Bjorn time.

Aidan and daddy moments.

Aidan helps Kyle lather on the sun screen.

Unfortunately, time outs happen on vacations too.

The island in the back ground is property of Saudi Arabia.

Ethan's on the beach.

When in Egypt do what the Egyptians do best, build a pyramid.

Aidan found Nemo beneath the glass bottom boat.

The water was so clear, we did not need to snorkel to see fishes. This picture was taken from a floating dock over the coral reef at our resort.

Sun screened and ready for a fun day in the sun.

Fresh water seal

Aidan finds the moon!

Heath the Land Barron

Kyle's brother Heath bought 20 acres about two years ago. Over our Thankgiving holiday with the Bitting family we had the pleasure of visiting Heath's property. Heath has plans of building a house on the site. But before that can happen, the land needed some clearing. While Ethan slept in the car and Aidan ran around shouting "TIMBER", we spent a nice afternoon watching and helping Heath hard at work.

If only there was an extra chain saw, Kyle would be in this photo too.

The stake in the ground marks where a portion of the house will be. I love this picture of Mike because he looks like a scarey lumber jack which could not be further from the truth. The kids know Grandpa is a real softy who likes Mickey Mouse.

Aidan and Grandma have a race off.

Heath describes this chair to be the best thing on his property as of now, "a place to sit down and have a break from clearing the land".

Aidan and Kyle, like father like son.

Bitting family beats

We added a new feature for your future viewing pleasure. Turn up the volume and enjoy the tunes that play in our house.

Mommy Moment

On the mornings that Aidan goes to school I rush around the house chasing Ethan to get his shoes on. Then I run through the check list of grocery list, lunch bag, purse, keys, coffee cup, two little boys with coats and hats on...then we hop in the car. On the morning that Aidan took this picture, my concentraion was broken. I showed up at school with this apron on instead of a coat. Thanks Aidan, I love this mommy momment you captured.

Italian Coast

Pressed for time we had no choice but to high tale it back to Zurich. Our belongings were set to be packed when the movers arrive the very next morning. Although we passed up the Chique Terra, there was plenty to see and do along the way.

The roads were so narrow, it felt as if we needed to drive into the mountain in order to pass this car.

We did not plan on stopping at the beach, but it seemed like a logical place to take a break from driving.

How about them Italian Alps?

There's so much adventure in a nomadic life style. On our way back to Zurich we drove along the Italian Coast. Along the way we stopped off at Genova. I loved it so much because it looked just like the port of Seattle!

Perhaps the BEST part of discovering Genova was Aidan's pirate ship.

Aidan on deck.