An evening in Salzburg, Austria
At Schloss Mirabell in Salzburg, Austria last evening we decided to head over there for dinner since i’d been resting all day. too bad … i coughed up a storm toward the end and then all night. yuck. enough about my pity party. here is where the kids sing “do re mi” in […]
Good Morning from Austria!
Good Morning from vöcklabruck, austria! I’ve been feeling pretty sick recently and finally slept in until 8am today (I went to dream land around nine pm)! It seemed to do the trick as my throat isn’t so sore and my body isn’t as achey. This morning was a beautiful one! smell so sweet. I also […]
milano part 2
this is a shopping mall, y’all. i die… the front of the most beautiful shopping mall I have ever seen! jb and I at the top of La Rinascente for some drinks. we were 10 meters from the duomo! i know I’ve shown you before but “oh dio mio”… how gorgeous can you get? This […]
czech us out
Strolling around Prague is like stepping inside your favorite fairy tale. The castles, fire works, soldiers- that look and act like toy soldiers, bright colored buildings, the architecture you could only dream up … it’s all inside Prague. you feel like you are a character in shrek. i am fiona. (: i love […]
Milano part 1
Milano holds a special place in my heart since I spent first grade as a milanese. My father was the first major leaguer to play baseball overseas in Europe. I never thought about it before but he is quite the pioneer. I remember two italians flying all the way from Italy just to get my […]
Positano – straight out of my dreams part 2
just a few more pictures… i couldn’t help myself! a bougainvillea ceiling! One of the best things about Positano is how few tourists are there compared to Capri. It is an oasis of rest and relaxation. please visit!
Capri – little slice of italian heaven
Capri … have I convinced you to come yet? we took a boat tour and swam in the grottos. just look at that water. clearest water I’ve ever seen. you could see your toes – no problem. my little fish we rented a scooter on Capri! I have to admit that it […]
Positano – straight out of my dreams
The first full day in Positano was straight out of my dreams. lots of sun, beach, italian food, amazing views and JB. What more can a girl ask for? (bathing suit is juicy couture from off 5th for 15 usd) Our lunch – gnocchi, spinach ravioli, bruschetta and limoncello. we were little fish all […]
Venice in photos
Arriving to venice will take its own blogpost … in the future, when I can physically wrap my brain around how crazy it was. Let’s just say that today it is a hilarious story – yesterday it was a little harder to find the humor in all the mishaps. But we’re here and it is […]
A Museum and a monumental birthday!
Yesterday we took a day trip to Riehen- just outside of Basel. I had been wanting to go there for a while as I had heard about their incredible museum – the Fondation Beyeler. Years ago Mr. Beyeler started amassing an extensive personal art collection – he was even good friends with Picasso. Then […]
Lucerne – second time around
Lucerne once again! This time with a friend – Kelly. We rode up the gondola and then down the steepest cogwheel in the world. two times I’ve been in Lucerne. Second times the charm – it was clear enough to take a trip to Mount Pilatus. We walked up these fresh new steps … […]
Meet Lucy. Our middle aged Boston Terrier who we love sooo much. She is my snuggle buddy since I’m without my JB. Her funny face never fails to cheer me up! And she has a frosted out collar. Lucy and I wish you a happy wednesday!!!
Freiburg, Germany
When JB was 3 years old and his sister 5, his parents invited a foreign exchange student from Germany to live with them in Black Foot, Idaho. She even holds a diploma from Snake River High. Now Ivonne has two children of her own and lives in Freiburg, Germany – just an hour north of […]
Museum Van Loon – an amsterdam must see
my favorite room. you can’t see much because they do not allow flash but this opens up to their incredible garden and the whole room is shades of turq. this parisian turq clock. jb had to claw me away from her. a beautiful kitchen with lots of blue accents more kitchen gorgeous anyone who […]
Holland – a bikers paradise
the girls. in cute clothes and even heels! the boys … in suits, etc. and even toting babies. these are everywhere. a typical amsterdam mommies bike one day I will have one. and people will think I am even more of a hippie/crazy. (: @ Central Station … no parking spaces but holy […]
Missing Holland already …
in my favorite font – Feel Script some pretty flowers JB in Vondelpark vondelpark The best place in Holland for dutch food – Kop Van Jut they even brew their own beer! @ the Film Museum bikes and flowers- dutch specialties. sometimes you think your husband looks like the bear man on space balls and […]
The Venice of the North
The Venice of the North … but with less pigeons. The house boats are so cute! hoegarden for lunch. why not? we’re on our honeymoon. an endless flea market must keep him in kisses. don’t worry, be happy. says bob marley. errr Jb. just a few more reasons to love Holland. The Tuckers send […]
amsterdam is my fave
Holland’s newest captain. thought about Ash &Shep at the Ship Store! boats. goat cheese, roasted red peppers, mixed greens, pine nuts, and honey. on fresh whole wheat bread delicious. these are how the kiddies are transported around here. oh holland, how i love you. you are just as excited about the world […]
6 month anniversary (+1 day)
I celebrate a lot. I usually don’t forget dates. yesterday was an exception. We’ve been married 6 months and 1 day today! {courtesy of the best (and cutest) wedding photographer around. Jessica Lorren} this is one of our favorite verses: Col 3:12-14 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves […]
day trip to Cologne with sweet heart and chris
Cologne Cathedral. aka the DOM. it was windy in front of that Dom. French Pizza. yes please. @ The Lindt Chocolate factory. now that is a chocolate fountain. Chris and JB enjoy a mid day beer. so euro. went to the koln gustapo prison. these words are inscribed with fingernails, pens, pencil, bullets… whatever […]
things that made my weekend in Basel sweet …
This flower. no clue what you are, but you are a pretty one. checking out treats at the Peterplatz market once again judging a cupcake contest. what a cute sign. cupcakes are rare in euro, so it made me extra happy to see them on saturday a new to me gucci handbag. can’t figure out […]
lovely luzern swissa
Hotel Montana Luzern, Switzerland View from our boat tour Yummy Mojito (maybe the best ever) @ Hotel Montana beer from the rathaus where they brew all of their brewskis in house. i only had two drinks but this post makes me look lush like. oops swans everywhere <3 dying lion the ceiling of my […]
Lambs and Merian Park: a heavenly day
Merian Park in bloom is just as amazing as i had imagined. This is what it looked like the last time we visited. Still pretty, but not as beautiful as today. Hi my name is JB. I am adorable. <3 The shepherd asked us to come inside and meet a newborn (that day) LAMB. I […]
zurich day trip in photographs
Follow my blog with bloglovin found some peonies that made me swoon clear water, boat and tree lined streets oh hey hottay nerd on the boat cruise i got a captain’s kaffe. mainly because you get to keep the coffee cup– which has different sailors knots. it is so cute. (ash – you would love […]
