OMA & OPA

We were SO excited for Oma & Opa to visit us. Samu and Sofia enjoyed every second with them (as did we). After only a few hours it felt like Oma and Opa were regular visitors:  

A 3-generation-breakfast (only 2 made it into the picture)

 

Did we mention that we had a blizzard followed by a snow storm? Everyone was invited to shovel, and we really appreciated the extra help.

The best thing to do on a snow day: A puppet show!

 Thankfully, we had had a beautiful and sunny day the day before, which we had spent in downtown Boston.

View from Quincy Market on the Custom Tower

Coffee break under the dome of the Quincy Market building

 The harbor

 The Tea Party Museum

Stroll around the harbor area

 

Quick views from the car: Copley Square (Trinity Church) and Commonwealth Avenue

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 Although it was sad to let them go (to NYC first and the back home), we are so happy we were able to show our new home and life to Oma and Opa. What a courageous and challenging decision to come to the US - we are incredibly thankful that you were able to make this trip.

SNOW

Finally! The first real (useable) snow. We spent all morning in the park next to our house, building a snow man, a snow whale, a snow carrot, and a snow car. At first, Sofia was a little unsure what think about this cold white stuff, but she ended up having a great time riding in the toboggan. For Samu, of course, this is heaven: Endless building opportunities, a ton of shoveling work to be done, and heavy snowplough trucks passing by constantly.

 

SYMPHONY

Last week we played hooky from work and went to see and hear a Mozart/Bruckner concert of the Boston Symphonic Orchestra (BSO). They had a morning rehearsal, so we didn't need a babysitter. It was just the perfect interruption of our routine. Thank you, BSO. Thank you, flexible work life!

BEST NEWS OF 2015

We are so excited about our brand-new niece and cousin. Welcome Franziska Leana! We can't wait to meet you. Our warmest congratulations to Laurenz and Irene.

INDOOR PLAYGROUND

One of the perks of living where we do is this indoor playground a few blocks away. Perfect for rainy days.

 Samu cleaned the firetruck before riding it.

 And Sofia made a friend.