July 17th, 2010
i went to seattle for a last minute trip to visit family. it’s almost embarassing that these are the only shots of the trip i have that do not involve my niece. i have a ridiculous amount of photos of her.
seattle was pretty. lakes, trees, flowers and friendly people. we also drove down to portland so my sister and wes could attend their nephews’ birthday party.







and the reason why i went:

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July 17th, 2010
june had the perfect weather for eating outdoors. not too hot, not too cold. lots of breakfasts in the sun, lunch in the shade and beer garden dinners. not to mention world cup viewings.











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May 25th, 2010
Photos taken from the car this weekend.
I still get ridiculously excited about the landscape here. It’s just completely different from what I grew up with and I find it so quaint and Heidi-esque. I mean the cows and horses in meadows of buttercups and green grass with mountains in the background! And the hot air balloon!






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May 25th, 2010
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May 19th, 2010
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May 3rd, 2010

















1. Apfelschorle from Sara’s Birthday at Menterschwaige Beer Garden.
2. Coconut cheesecake with Sara
3. Border to Switzerland
4. Somewhere in St. Gallo
5. Meersburg rooftops
The rest are from Mainau.
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April 27th, 2010
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April 26th, 2010
These are really late, but here are some easter eggs hanging from the tree outside a nunnery around the corner.



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January 28th, 2010



















1- 6. New Years Eve fireworks
7. Cooking Ozoni
8. Giant pot of auspicious ingredients
9. Blocks of dried mochi
10. Yum
11 & 12. Other auspicious items to be eaten
13 & 14. Sake (otoso) for good luck
15. It is too early for fish. Niko sticks to bagels.
16. Mum
17. Wes, Sophia & Jen ready for the Rose Bowl.
18. Brian
19. Oh Hawaii. I miss you already.
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