23.02.2014

LONGING FOR SPRING

Just when we thought it was about to end, winter came back with a ton of snow and ice. Even though we were pretty frustrated, we have to admit it looks pretty.




 A hot bath after playing in all that snow.

 Happy birthday, Ben! 
We had a delicious brunch with the Happies, who have just bought a charming little house and moved out of our neighborhood. Sad to see you leave, happy to hang out with you again! 
Klara's first encounter with chocolate fondue. Yummy.
 Sofia prefers chewing on tubes.
 Still best friends: Samu and Johanna
 At the new house: Samu and Johanna played detectives.
 On Sunday we discovered the Como Conservatory right next to the zoo. We can't believe it took us so long! It's beautiful!


 It was spring in there! Gorgeous!











Orchids! 
 Koi pond
 In the children's playroom, Samu planted a garden ...
 and watered a zebra.
 We were surprised to see that he could use scissors really well - he must have learned it at daycare. Go Samu! 
Fotoshooting



  Sunlight, flowers, warmth - just what we needed. What a happy day!

15.02.2014

VALENTINE'S DAY

The day started appropriately with some music.

Sofia has not only learned to play the piano but also to stand up (!) while doing so. 

 Thanks to our wonderful babysitter Bineshii we went on our first date after Sofia's birth.
 Downtown!
 First stop: Appetizers and cocktails at The Library.


 Phase 2: Main course and dessert at the Marin restaurant.


 Posing with food. 

 Oh, cute!

 Next step: Off to The Saloon to hit the dance floor.
Thank you for a wonderful date night!

Samu and Sofia seemed to have had a lot of fun with the babysitter. At least they were very cheerful the next morning.
Happy Day of Love and Friendship! As Marko said after the second beer: "We should celebrate random things more often."