Sunday, May 17, 2009

Spring 2009

A lot has happened in the past few months....Charlotte finally moved into her new room - much to the delight of her parents, she has taken her second trip around the world (unfortunately this trip was not as easy as the first, but she was very good nonetheless), and she is sitting up with a little assistance (thanks to the boppy pillow - I'm happy it is getting more than 2 weeks of use!). Oh, and she visited France for the first time.

We were excited to visit both the US and Switzerland so soon after our Christmas visit. Charlotte was happily entertained in Colfax while her parents had some adult time in Las Vegas (Tricia with her girlfriends, Urs with the blackjack tables). She also attended Aunt Kristi's wedding shower, which we were lucky enough to be around for. Then it was off to Switzerland, where we visited the other happy grandparents and family. It was terrific weather the entire week, and then we set off for the weekend to Divonne, France (near Geneva) to celebrate grandfather Alder's 75th birthday. After a 3-hour drive to the airport, a 12-hour flight, a 4-hour layover, an 8.5 hour flight, and a 20 minute taxi ride, we were home. Baby jet lag has almost subsided, and we are geared up to do it again in 3 short weeks!




Charlotte's new digs....unfortunately, I have not been super-creative with the decor...I think I will wait until her "big girl" room and go all out. I decided I'm over the whole nursery theme obsessiveness. But at least its better than what she was sleeping in before....




.....yes, a tent.....while we waited for the furniture to arrive. 7 weeks was a VERY long time. The pack and play was kaput!






































Fun times on Easter weekend...she really loves to stand up!






No matter how hard we tried, she wouldn't smile for us! She must have been overwhelmed with all of her Easter gifts.

I can't remember why Charlotte was crying, but Jean-Pierre is all smiles all the time!







































Urs 39th birthday....as on most weekends, we went to the beach.












Charlotte's favorite chew toy...like a baby lion cub attacking....look at the eyes....ferocious!