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The second man in my life.

Our little man, Bode Hermann Kaufmann, was born on Dec. 14th, 2005. Now nearly 2 1/2 yrs. old, I can't begin to imagine life without him. He makes me most proud of my personal role in this great plan. I have never been so proud to be a daughter of our Heavenly Father, as I am when I look at him. What an honor it is to raise these wonderful little spirits...and what love we receive in return.

Thank you little man for putting up with all my tickeling, pinching, hugging, squeezing, kissing and more....yes, for putting up with your crazy (about you) mommy. I love you!

How I ended up here....

I originally came to Switzerland with the intent of staying a year...now as I approach my 8 yr. mark it's apparent someone else had a different time frame in mind.
Nine months into my trip, I met Mandel while skiing. Yeah, it was one of those total wipe out maneuvers and the only eye witness (Mandel) felt like he couldn't just ski by leaving the hopeless "tourist" to fend for herself. So he stopped and help me gather my equipment which was skattered clear across the mountain. I can still remember him saying to me sometime after I thought I had regained my composure..."You have an ear full of snow"....and I thought he was just talking quietly.

So that's how it all began....from that day on we spent every chance we had together....and well....we fell in love.

That love has lead us down a road that isn't traveled by many, but has allowed each of us to grow in ways we couldn't have, had we not joined paths. Now married nearly 5 years we've come to learn that it isn't always going to be easy, nor is it going to be perfect, but as long as we respect, support, uplift, accept and hold onto that special love that brought us together, our path in life, despite rocks which can lay in it's path, will always be lined with flowers.
I liebe di Schätzli!

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference." Robert Frost

Welcome to Grindelwald!

So over the weekend I got enough courage to try this blog thing out....Who knows how often I will get around to updating it, but regardless I hope it provides a small glimps into our simple but oh so loved lives here in Grindelwald, Switzerland.
Because there are many of you who have never been over to see us, I thought I would start by sharing some simple facts about our "home".

Grindelwald is a small village located in the center of the Swiss Alps. The population is about 4,000 but in the high season (Winter & Summer) it can double due to all the tourist. The village center is at the base of the famous Eiger. It's North Face wall is rated as one of the 7 hardest climbing routes in the world. A Swiss Climber, Ueli Steck, just set the newest record at an amazing 2hr. 47min. Most who attempt have anywhere from 2-3 days! (www.uelisteck.ch)




Offering a wide variety of sports, from Mt.biking, hiking, climbing, river rafting, canyoning, paragliding, alpine skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, and cross country, there isn't much you can't do.
Mandel and I try to participate in as many as possible, but when time doesn't allow it is nice to just sit in front of the house and enjoy the beautiful view. (where above picture was shot). With such incredable creations all around, it is easier to remember the "important stuff". --
We feel lucky to live in such a special place.