One day in the Zoo of Bern

For a few days now we have promised the kids that we would go to the Zoo but everytime something came in between. But not yesturday, even the weather was on our side and we were able to walk outside without our coats on. A perfect that for the zoo.

Because Hans had to work, the kids said they would make pictures for him on the little camera of all animals. Now Mellie started really well with taking picture of every animal she saw but when it was Martins turn to take picture we happend to walk past the contruction side in the middle of the ZOO and heard Martin yell:' STOP!!!! PICTURE!!!. So he took pictures of all the maschines that were there, and of yes also of one big bird that happend to be on the otherside! Boys will be boys, I quess :)

Although the kids really liked looking at all the animals, they totally loved the two playgrounds in the zoo. That's why we have spent most of our time there. But I most say it was really good. We had a great day :)

More construction

As soon as the kids found out that our neighbor was making some small repairs to the road, they went outside to have a closer look. But it didn't stop at just looking though. Only a few seconds later I found both kids with tools in the hand, 'helping' our neighbor.

Happy Birthday Melanie

Both kids knew that today would be a special day. They were up very early and ready to party.

Well, that's what we did. Together with the grandparents and Aunt and cousins we had a fun day. The kids had a great time playing with the new toys and eating cake. I just can't believe that it is already 5 years ago that Melanie was born.

Under contruction

When we were buying our house we were always wondering why our road was called river road. But this weekend it looked like we finally got our answer. Suddendly right in front of our house the water was comming up through the cracks in the street. The waterpipe unter the street was borken so luckly it wasn't a new river starting. That's why monday morning early workmen came to our street with all kinds of maschines. Martin, who was still in his pyjama's at this point couldn't wait to get out side. He even asked me if he could get dressed outside because he was scared he would miss out on the fun :). So after he was dressed we went outside so have a look what the workmen were doing. I was very happy that all got fixed before noon.

Spiezer Market

Every year there is this big market in the center of town the day after the parade! You notice that it's almost market time because some of my neighbors that help out every year usually get a little nervouse and stressed! But like with the parade we had another beautiful day. Mellie and Martin love to look around at all the stuff that is out there. But the most fun they have with the cute little carousel. On our way home we stoped at the supermarket where I got this last funny shot of Martin. Funny little guy!

Spiezer Parade last sunday

The weather was beautiful last sunday. The perfect day for a parade. So after lunch we all got ready to walk into town. It looked like the whole town came to the center. There where so many people. The kid loved it, Martin was mostly happy because there where so many beautiful tractors. But he did think it was funny that all of the trators where decorated with flower.

Jungfrau Marathon

Honestly looking back on this afternoon I couldn't say if it was good or bad but it sure was an experience! Let me tell you. In the beginning of the week my sister in law asked me if Melanie would like to run in the jungfrau childrens run on friday. They have this run every year de day before the big Jungfrau Marathon! So asking Mellie she said she would. So this afternoon I we were ready to start. Melanie had her number and shoes on when she said she changed her mind and doesn't want to run! My thought... , oh noooo!! But we went to the start anyway. My brother in law stook her to the start where they did a warm up and she loved that! Suddendly it all looked a lot better! Then the start! All the kids started running and so did Mellie. All still looked good but before we knew it she turned around an ran right back!!!! Right in the arms of her uncle! Funny little girl!

When Melanie's cousins where finished with their race we went to the playground! There was this great blow up slide where lots of kids were standing in line for. Melanie and Martin really wanted to go on the slide! I wasn't sure about that because it was a really high and big slide! The kids told me that it would be fine. When I was looking at all the little kids that came down, I got more confidend that my kids would come down aswell because there was no kid that refused to go down once they were up there. That was untill my kids went up. Martin just liked it so much up there that he decided to start to play up there. Melanie looked down and gave me this scared 'I am not going down there' look and I knew we were in trouble! Luckly one of the slide assistends went up there and took my kids down!

But at the end of the day everything ended well, the kids were safely down and Melanie got a medaille anyway for bringing back the chip that they use to time her race.