Well...it's been a busy few weeks. Since we arrived 3 weeks ago we've gotten a new car, opened our banking account, and both kids have settled into their new schools. We registered with the local authorities, got our cards to ride the trains, been to Ikea several times already, got our Swiss insurance, a new cell phone, and we got our fingerprints taken and applied for "residency" in the country, We've even managed to do some sightseeing and sledding. It's only been 3 weeks but it seems longer than that. Anyway, now we're starting a busy week this week - the move into our new place. Our furniture arrives this week and the movers will be moving our stuff into our new place this Tuesday and Wednesday. So this is a big week for us this week. Even though this will be another transition for us we're all ready for it. We've been living out of suitcases for weeks now (actually since Thanksgiving if you count the water disaster at our house in Midland.) So we're anxious to move in and settle down a bit. In the meantime though we've gone on with life as usual (or as much as it can be right now.) Ben and Megan have been busy emailing and "Skyping" friends and family back home, we're tuned into American television with Netflix streaming and Slingbox, Ben and Megan have been fascinated with the trains and ferries, and we're managing to have fun and enjoy the natural beauty of Switzerland. The kids have even had several playdates already with our friends the McGaugh family. Life is moving along slow but surely. As Mike McGaugh and I tell each other all the time - "Every day gets a little bit easier."
(By the way, in the pictures below look for the most expensive bottle of Aunt Jemima syrup you will ever see. To give you an idea how expensive everything in Zurich is look at the price tag under the small bottle of syrup. It reads 19.90 Swiss Francs. That would equal about $20 in the states. SImply mind boggling.)
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