Grandbaby #3

We were blessed with our 3rd grandbaby two weeks ago.

He has his daddy's chin (butt-crack!)

Our sweet daughter and her newest addition.

He slept through his bath!

With his Utah grandma and older brother.

Meeting his brother and sister.  

I think at this point he looks like his daddy.

His sister wanted to share her beloved dolly with him.

She isn't quite 2 years old but I amazed at how sweet she is with him.

That's not saying she isn't a little emotional - 

but at least she isn't taking it out on the baby.

Meeting his uncle and aunt.  It will be their turn in November.

We are so lucky to have these little ones!

Pork Fried Rice and Spring Rolls - Netherland Style!

We ordered some take out Asian food the other night 

from the local Asian restaurant.

 Bud was craving some Pork Fried Rice.

This is what we got!

We laughed our heads off and then threw it in the trash.

We were quite surprised since it is run by an Asian family.

Oh well.

I wanted some Spring Rolls.

They asked if I wanted 1 or 2?

I thought 2 then thought no I better just try one.

It was big as a Chimichanga!

 It was good but how much of that can you eat and

still have room for your main courses!

This is all part of the fun living abroad -

you don't always get what you expect to get!

European Vacation-Switzerland

During our vacation we spent several days in Switzerland.  It is a beautiful country that we enjoyed seeing very much.  Most of the pictures are just scenery and don't need much explanation.  We could have put literally hundreds of pictures in the blog but I have selected a few that I hope will give you a feel for the country.  Enjoy!

Who would have known?  A bison (buffalo) ranch in Switzerland, near Bern.

LDS Temple near Bern.

Our daughter-in-law has roots from Switzerland.  We found the hometown of her great-great-grandfather.  Wangi is located in the northeastern part of Switzerland, not too far from Zurich.

The countryside near the small town of Wangi.

Wangi, Switzerland

Of course we had to take a picture of some Brown Swiss cattle near Wangi.

We took a cable car from the valley floor up to a Gimmelwald and Murren.  These small villages are perched on the side of the mountain and can not be reached by car.  We spent a few days in Murren just hiking, relaxing, and enjoying the outstanding Swiss Alps.

Mountain hillside near Murren, Switzerland.

The mountain grass and flowers in the Alps.

Mountain pasture with the Alps in the background.

A small stream coming off the mountain.

A cheese house in Gimmelwald, Switzerland.

View from Gimmelwald.

Typical mountain cottage.

Garden next to the house--and on the edge of the cliff.

Mountain scenery.

Mountain scenery.

Mount Jungfrau (young girl).

This is a farmer and his wife turning the cut grass on the side of hill.  The hay has to be turned so that it will dry prior to storage for the winter.

On top of the world.

Mount Eiger--once considered to be unclimbable.

Eiger and Monch.  

The three peaks, Eiger (Ogre), Monch (Monk), and Jungfrau (young girl) stand next to each other and are quite spectacular.

Mountain waterfalls.

Mountain pasture with some Simmental heifers grazing.

Who wouldn't enjoy living in a house with this view?

This Simmental heifer was quite curious.  Notice the bell around her neck.  All of the cattle carry bells which can be heard for long distances.

Mountain scenery.

Mountain bluebells.

Family Pictures in France

Just a few family pictures of France.

Hopefully it won't be too long before Bud can do another post.

 Bayeux Catherdral

 Nice little street cafe.

 Ha Ha!  Very funny guys!

 Kind of reminds me of a building in Salt Lake City.

 Arrowmanches/Normandy

 Sad to think this big gun was shooting at the Allies.

 Omaha Beach

 American Cemetery at Omaha Beach

 Point du Hoc

 No this isn't beer.  Its a Coke.  Usually in Europe you get about 6 or 7 ounces 

for anywhere from 2€ to 4€.  This was epic!

(I also gave up on my hair - so hot and humid!)

 Mont San Michel - isn't that cool looking?

 Listening to the tour.

 Kids!

 Not a chance!  You don't fool me!!

 Versailles

She sure puts up with a lot!