Monthly Archives: February 2010

Bonne Saint Valentin in Vanne, France

This Valentine’s Day we had the awesome fortune to indulge in a proper French countryside holiday via Vanne, France. We happen to have a very wonderful friend whose family owns a beautiful home (and a ginormous barn) in what seems to be the middle-of-nowhere, France. We were lucky to have been invited for a peaceful,...

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February 18, 2010 - 1:36 AM

The Life of Me - Love it Erin!! You guys are so blessed to have such a wonderful opportunity. Although I miss you terribly, I am so happy for you both! Love you! Amber

February 18, 2010 - 1:52 PM

MandyB - how lovely!!

February 19, 2010 - 11:10 AM

Robyn - The block of photos is gorgeous…I love how you found so much color in the winter landscape. Chris's dad should use your photos to advertise the place!

February 19, 2010 - 2:10 PM

Gail - BEAUTIFUL collage Erin! Can you ever get tired of me saying I'm jealous of your adventures? Because I so totally am!

March 5, 2010 - 4:17 PM

Gene and Annie - Awesome Erin!! It sounds just wonderful!!

Oh, how I love my TOMS

TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One. Using the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good is what we’re all about. Take two—watch and learn the full story behind the One...

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February 10, 2010 - 6:26 PM

Gail - Girl, I just busted up laughing reading this. Why? Because I LOVE THIS BRAND TOO!! I don't own a pair (yet), but I think that's gonna change here soon..why? Because BLAKE IS COMING TO SPEAK AT BALL STATE. That's right. In March, I'll be RIGHT THERE to see him.

PS – And if you break those TOMs in before I get my own pair, I want an email on how well they hold up and how comfy they are ;)

February 16, 2010 - 7:19 AM

Robert - I am inspired! What a beautiful idea – companies that give to the larger community! I am not going to purchase a pair due to our little experiment, but when it is over look out TOMs! Thank you for sharing a beautiful story!

March 5, 2010 - 4:23 PM

Gene and Annie - I love this organization too! Shoes seem so simple but they are so important!! I think as Americans we take shoes for granted too much!! Love your shoes!!

Skiing in the Swiss Alps – Andermatt

Last weekend some friends invited us to the nearby town of Andermatt for our first experience skiing in the Swiss Alps. The six of us met at 8am and maneuvered two cars and a load of ski equipment to the beckoning slopes. It was a great driving tour of familiar parts of Switzerland that we’d...

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February 7, 2010 - 2:27 PM

The Life of Me - Sounds wonderful Erin!! It's been forever since I have skiing! I wonder how well I would do at this point! Miss you guys and wish we could come visit.

February 9, 2010 - 1:57 PM

Gail - You know…most folks here think it's a big feat to say they've been skiing in Colorado, like Nick just did out with Gina. But no, you two have to trump it all with skiing in the Alps!!!! SO COOL!

February 9, 2010 - 6:26 PM

Andrea - Beautiful pictures!!! Sounds like you guys had fun…I am not a great skier but I usually have fun when I do it. ;) I don't think the mountains in Colorado I've skied on are nearly as gorgeous as those Swiss Alps, though!

March 5, 2010 - 4:30 PM

Gene and Annie - I can't not even imagine it Erin!!! I am so jealous now!! I was just telling Gene the other day how much I missed skiing!! I bet it was so breathtakingly beautiful!!

Today’s lunch

Since I’m only working half days in the office, it always happens that my coworkers are in the midst of making their lunches as I’m wrapping up and heading out. The canteen buzzes with chatter, delicious—and I mean de-licious—smells abound. You see, it’s quite popular here in Switzerland, France and Germany (and perhaps other European...

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February 2, 2010 - 4:44 PM

MandyB - Looks delish!!!

February 3, 2010 - 5:47 AM

Rylla - Yuh-uhm – ok peppery smoked herring? where do I get some???

February 3, 2010 - 12:26 PM

Erin - ALDI!!! :)

February 4, 2010 - 3:11 AM

Karl Eagleman - Yeah buddy! That looks friggin' good!