Big sigh of relief that we are in our little home. We've had quite the adventure. All pretty non-eventful considering flying stand-by and in the winter. We are still recovering from our jet lag and starting to upload pictures onto the computer. I will post more when I have had a chance to decompress a little.
A few highlights I will touch on:
Bear's baptism
sleigh rides
playing in the snow
and Munich
For now we need to collect our puppy from our friends house.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
From Austria
Third or fourth day here. I'm not sure. I love that about vacation. I can completely loose track of time. The only bummer is when it comes time to go home. We have had so much fun so far. We have had Bear baptized, gone shopping downtown, and gone sledding. Most of all we are just enjoying visiting and relaxing. It is so nice to not be at work for awhile. We have good food plans all week and more relaxing to come. We'll spend a couple of days in Munich on our way home as well. Still can't believe we made it over here.
Off to join my boys in a nap.
Off to join my boys in a nap.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Last day to pack...
This is it. Today is our last day at the house. Dishes, laundry, vaccuum, and make sure everything gets set to leave for awhile. We are all packed and ready to walk out the door. Hopefully we got everything we need. It can be tough to pack lightly while travelling with a toddler. Unfortunetly he isn't quite old enough to carry his own backpack. Close, but the comprehension isn't quite there. I think next time we travel though he'll probably at least get his own little roller bag. We'll see how soon we travel though.
Back to the fact this is our last day at home. We've been planning this trip for months and all of a sudden it is here. I'm not sure how that happened. I was just barely blogging about our three trips ahead of us and now two are done and we are about to embark on our third trip. Amazing how fast time goes.
We've been using Rick Steves as a guide for packing lightly. Although if you follow his packing list I'm not sure you can get all the recommended items into one bag. Maybe summertime? Winter time sure makes it difficult just by the shear bulk of things. Snow boots take up an amazing amount of space. As do sweaters and long johns. But, we got them all in carry on sized bags. We each have one bag. The only extra item is the stroller/carseat combo for Bear. Otherwise, a big bag for Tom and I and a diaper bag/purse for Bear. The purse part is for me.
I realized I never updated this after our doctor appointment a week or so back. We did the 18 month check up and immunizations. We don't have to be back until he is four now. Bear officially weighs 30 pounds now. Some days it feels like more. 12 teeth are in, running is now regular, and climbing has begun. Talking is sporadic. Mostly, "Hi" otherwise Mom and Dad show up once in awhile. Probably Bear's version of "Hi Buddy" is the most common thing we hear. That and lately it is "ah oh." He knows lots of animal sounds and everytime he sees horses or a bilboard with one on it he whinnys. He's just started to realize dogs bark in addition to panting. All so much fun. We've started introducing potty training. Not a big deal at this point since we know most kids don't actually have much success until about 3, but he is interested. He can at least usually tell us now when he needs a new diaper.
I think this is all the major news. I don't know how much of this I will do while we are gone but I'll post when we get home. Oh, Bear got a haircut from an actual hairdresser the other day. He and Tom went in. Bear did very well. He only cried when Tom had to hold his head still while she cut around Bear's ears. Bear didn't like being restricted. I think his dog has gotten ahold of him and told him to be careful if anyone shows too much interest in the ears or feet. He has almost the same reaction as Buddy.
I'm off to see what drawer in the kitchen is being gotten into.
Back to the fact this is our last day at home. We've been planning this trip for months and all of a sudden it is here. I'm not sure how that happened. I was just barely blogging about our three trips ahead of us and now two are done and we are about to embark on our third trip. Amazing how fast time goes.
We've been using Rick Steves as a guide for packing lightly. Although if you follow his packing list I'm not sure you can get all the recommended items into one bag. Maybe summertime? Winter time sure makes it difficult just by the shear bulk of things. Snow boots take up an amazing amount of space. As do sweaters and long johns. But, we got them all in carry on sized bags. We each have one bag. The only extra item is the stroller/carseat combo for Bear. Otherwise, a big bag for Tom and I and a diaper bag/purse for Bear. The purse part is for me.
I realized I never updated this after our doctor appointment a week or so back. We did the 18 month check up and immunizations. We don't have to be back until he is four now. Bear officially weighs 30 pounds now. Some days it feels like more. 12 teeth are in, running is now regular, and climbing has begun. Talking is sporadic. Mostly, "Hi" otherwise Mom and Dad show up once in awhile. Probably Bear's version of "Hi Buddy" is the most common thing we hear. That and lately it is "ah oh." He knows lots of animal sounds and everytime he sees horses or a bilboard with one on it he whinnys. He's just started to realize dogs bark in addition to panting. All so much fun. We've started introducing potty training. Not a big deal at this point since we know most kids don't actually have much success until about 3, but he is interested. He can at least usually tell us now when he needs a new diaper.
I think this is all the major news. I don't know how much of this I will do while we are gone but I'll post when we get home. Oh, Bear got a haircut from an actual hairdresser the other day. He and Tom went in. Bear did very well. He only cried when Tom had to hold his head still while she cut around Bear's ears. Bear didn't like being restricted. I think his dog has gotten ahold of him and told him to be careful if anyone shows too much interest in the ears or feet. He has almost the same reaction as Buddy.
I'm off to see what drawer in the kitchen is being gotten into.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Two days!
Two days worth of packing and getting the house ready to leave for awhile. Then it is off to Austria! Buddy is staying with his friend Kenai while we are in Austria. It is kinda strange not having the dogs around. Kenai has been here while her family travelled for Christmas and New Year's.
Bear will be getting baptized while we are in Austria. I'll post pictures when we get back. For now I'm charging batteries in cameras, phones, etc. We are getting ready for errands in town so I'd better get in gear.
Bear will be getting baptized while we are in Austria. I'll post pictures when we get back. For now I'm charging batteries in cameras, phones, etc. We are getting ready for errands in town so I'd better get in gear.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
One week to go!
A week from today we will be on our way to Europe! I have a week back at work starting tomorrow. And then...two days to pack and then, Europe. I suppose this means the house should get cleaned and laundry done. That part of travel preparations is never fun. The fun part is the actual travel. Travelling stand-by makes it even more fun.:)
We never know how flights will actually look until the day of travel. Certainly makes the travel adventurous. It is okay though. At least Bear and I have been booted from a flight before. No big deal. Just wait for the next flight. It is a good thing we like airplanes and airports though. Otherwise it wouldn't be much fun. As it is, sometimes it is fun to get stuck in random places. There is usually something fun to do either close to the airport or even in the airport. I always like to check out the airport shops. There is usually something fun and funky to look at. Usually priced insanely too. SLC has some cool Native American art and a fun kids play area. DEN has a cool toy shop and a massage place along with some decent restaurants. LAX I don't remember much other than a funky "outdoor" smoking area. For some odd reason I have no memory of San Francisco. Tom says we got lost in the airport, but I don't remember that. I do remember they have parallel runways and there was another aircraft landing as we were. Let's see, Chicago I was only there for an hour or so and don't really remember much about it other than it is flat in the Midwest. Montreal, Canada I remember it seeming very dark, but I think that was due to the early (in the dark winter) flight I was taking. Atlanta is huge but I seem to remember it was easy for a kid just starting to fly to get around. Miami was nice and laid back although a customs guy 11 years ago must have been having a bad day. He wasn't happy with me at any rate. No biggy just grumpy. From Reagan Int'l in DC you can see the Washington Monument from at least one of the terminals. The only time I've see the any of the monuments. I think that is the only really cool stuff from airports. Oh, DEN has some cool airplane displays hanging from the ceiling. Hmmm...the building at SEA is new and fancy, Boston is a bit of a nightmare to navigate, and Munich has some incredible architecture.
Okay, enough with the airports. Can't tell I like to fly/travel.;) Off to get some things ready to go so I don't have to worry while I'm at work.
We never know how flights will actually look until the day of travel. Certainly makes the travel adventurous. It is okay though. At least Bear and I have been booted from a flight before. No big deal. Just wait for the next flight. It is a good thing we like airplanes and airports though. Otherwise it wouldn't be much fun. As it is, sometimes it is fun to get stuck in random places. There is usually something fun to do either close to the airport or even in the airport. I always like to check out the airport shops. There is usually something fun and funky to look at. Usually priced insanely too. SLC has some cool Native American art and a fun kids play area. DEN has a cool toy shop and a massage place along with some decent restaurants. LAX I don't remember much other than a funky "outdoor" smoking area. For some odd reason I have no memory of San Francisco. Tom says we got lost in the airport, but I don't remember that. I do remember they have parallel runways and there was another aircraft landing as we were. Let's see, Chicago I was only there for an hour or so and don't really remember much about it other than it is flat in the Midwest. Montreal, Canada I remember it seeming very dark, but I think that was due to the early (in the dark winter) flight I was taking. Atlanta is huge but I seem to remember it was easy for a kid just starting to fly to get around. Miami was nice and laid back although a customs guy 11 years ago must have been having a bad day. He wasn't happy with me at any rate. No biggy just grumpy. From Reagan Int'l in DC you can see the Washington Monument from at least one of the terminals. The only time I've see the any of the monuments. I think that is the only really cool stuff from airports. Oh, DEN has some cool airplane displays hanging from the ceiling. Hmmm...the building at SEA is new and fancy, Boston is a bit of a nightmare to navigate, and Munich has some incredible architecture.
Okay, enough with the airports. Can't tell I like to fly/travel.;) Off to get some things ready to go so I don't have to worry while I'm at work.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
December Photos
Just a few photos...
Bear has decided a diaper box makes a great place to be.
He needed some naked time when we got home from our Christmas journey. And apparently a hamburger bun.
Tom and Bear in line for the carousel.
Macy's Christmas train display being admired. Not for long though. He did find all the girls around too.
Getting ready to ride.
Bear has decided a diaper box makes a great place to be.
He needed some naked time when we got home from our Christmas journey. And apparently a hamburger bun.
Tom and Bear in line for the carousel.
Macy's Christmas train display being admired. Not for long though. He did find all the girls around too.
Getting ready to ride.
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