BEA 2008

Since the first Spring Mandel and I met each other, we have made it a tradition to attend BEA the Country Fair every May.
Now with Bode it's turned into an even bigger event. From animals, to rides, machines galore, and especially the over- sized balloons and gummy spiders...Let's just say this kid was in KID HEAVEN!

Faces of Bode

So I know every mother feels the same way...but I mean come on....just look at him....I know he stole my heart a long time ago. You're the best thing in my life honey...Mommy loves you!

Cows, Cows and more Cows

Like mentioned before Mandel's family has a dairy farm here in Grindelwald, and often when they are out of town, we are asked to step in and help get the chores done. We love being around these beautiful animals and enjoy the quality time it provides for our family to spend together.

Then here are some fun pictures of another Fehe show we went to that was held here in G'wald. Bode loves to be with not only the animals but also his silly cousins. They have a great time together!

Day at the lake.....

When Spring just doesn't seem to want to come to Grindelwald, we will often take little day excursions down to the valley where you'll find everything in bloom. Here are some pictures from a wonderful afternoon spent at the lake of Thun.

Moo says the Cow.....

Dairy farming is a huge part of the Swiss culture. It's a way of life that is rooted deeply in the Swiss way of life, as well as Mandel's family.

In the Spring and Fall they have Fehe shows. At this particular one they let the little kids show their calves too. Here are some darling pictures of our cousins dressed in traditional clothing with their calf and their dad participating in the cow show.

Like-a-Bike

One more thing that makes a vroom-vroom sound. The like-a-bike has arrived and our little man lives it!

Tier Park

One beautiful day back in MARCH (sorry I'm so behind) we headed to Bern to go to "Tier Park". Bode loved the animals, of course, and the playground was a major hit. Funny thing is that this is the same park I use to spend hours at with Svenja. I never knew then that nearly 10 yr. later I would still be visiting this same park with my own child.

Crazy where life takes you.

It's time....

Yes, most kids would have experienced this long before now...but we're happy to announce that it was finally time for Bode to get his FIRST hair cut.

He sat there for all of 5 min. and then the whole event was over. I don't think he even realized what happened only that mommy was sitting teary eyed in the corner as the little pig-tail curl was cut from the back of his neck. Needless to say, it's almost been a month since then and his hair has grown back so fast and thick. 2 1/2 years for the first cut. 2 months later for the second.

Bundle of Joy!

I just had to post this darling picture of Cael Starley. He is the newest addition to Mindy and Nick's family....and well.... our's too. We love you guys more then words can say. All the best and we can't wait to meet this cute little guy next time we're in town! Hugs and kisses sent from afar for now. Love, Aunt Kenzie and Fam.

Puppy love!

On March 31st, our little girl turned 7 yr. old! And all I can say is "Where has the time gone?"

The adventures we have been through are endless, including the biggest of following me over the Alantic a half dozen times! She is a great dog and one of my biggest examples; low maintance and high loving!

~ Happy Birthday Cedar Baby! ~

Easter Weekend!

The Easter Bunny brought Grandma.....

or better said; Grandma brought Easter!

This past weekend was "eggs"-tra special because we got to spend it with Grandma K! Bode and I took the train and met her in Bern last Wednesday. Then we spent the next 5 days (short visit) shopping, sledding, playing at the park, skiing, coloring eggs, hunting for eggs, rocking out with all the new instruments she brought, and much much more!

We are so thankful for her and the personal sacrifices she makes inorder to visit and be apart of our lives. It is never taken for granted the fact that she will travel for over 24hr, spend 5 short days, only to turn around and travel that far again. Not to mention having to get up for work the next day. It's safe to say she hits the ground running.

She is a woman of strength and an amazing example of selflessness. Each visit we share, I am reminded how lucky I am to have her not only as a mother, but as a true friend!

Thank you Grandma K; we love you!

True Love

The other day Bode & I were looking at blog's and got a kick out of Adi's newest funny face.....


Later that day, I came into the room to find Bode had discovered how to make funny faces too.......


I swear these two are a match made in heaven.
Love you Cutler's!

Trains, Trams, & Gondolas!

So this past weekend we decided to put our all inclusive ski pass to use in more ways then just hitting the slopes. Bode loves anything that goes vroom-vroom, beep-beep, honk-honk, or choo-choo, so we thought it would be fun to go on a little family trip using only trains, trams, gondolas, and buses.

We started our journey here in G'wald where we jumped on the train for a 20 min ride to Zweilitschen. There we changed trains and headed to Lauterbrunnen. In Lauterbrunnen we stopped at the bike shop and look into ordering Bode a "Like-a-bike". (They are these darling bikes made out of wood that are designed to help children learn how to ride a bike without the use of training wheels. check 'em out. They are awesome! www.likeabike.com

From Lauterbrunnen, we took another train up to Wengen. Wengen is a town that is only accessible by train and is a "walking only" village. Plus the host of the World Cup ski race which we love to attend yearly with our good friends Nyman's; we miss you guys!

Once in Wengen, we got on the Tram and went up to Männlichen to see Grosi (Mandel's mom). She works in the Restaurant at the ski lodge and spoiled us with a delicious lunch. Thanks Vreni!

After lunch, we checked out the helicopters & groomers, then got on the Gondola and headed back down to Grindelwald. Our excursion ended with a bus ride back to the village center and then home with Daddy's Jeep.

Here are some cute pictures from our day on the go.......