Category Archives: Family

this moment

Posted on 14. February 2016 by erdhummel

A single photo capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savor and remember. Inspired by SouleMama. We hope you had a beautiful Sunday!

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Having babies: different perspectives…

Posted on 10. February 2016 by erdhummel

Here was supposed to be a witty introduction. But I am tired so I’ll skip it. Let’s just say that I noticed that – despite all the talk about gender equality – there will always be differences between men and … Continue reading →

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this and that…personal challenges

Posted on 3. February 2016 by erdhummel

The last days have been rather exhausting for all of us as each and everyone seems to deal with some personal challenges. My beloved husband, for instance, is deep into writing up papers for his Phd while applying for post-doc … Continue reading →

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this moment

Posted on 17. January 2016 by erdhummel

A single photo capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savor and remember. Inspired by SouleMama. (And if you have a blog yourself, feel free to join in and leave a link … Continue reading →

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back to work

Posted on 13. January 2016 by erdhummel

The night is short. A few days ago, we moved the hobbit to his own bed – a decision which I was a bit afraid of since he has been sleeping much more calmly next to me than in his … Continue reading →

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this moment

Posted on 10. January 2016 by erdhummel

A single photo capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savor and remember. Inspired by SouleMama. (And if you have a blog yourself, feel free to join in and leave a link … Continue reading →

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king for one day

Posted on 6. January 2016 by erdhummel

Instead of the little one, I picked up a little king from the playgroup today. On the sixth of January, the shops in Switzerland traditionally sell King’s Cake. It’s a sweet yeast cake with raisins and coarse sugar which is … Continue reading →

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christmas 2015

Posted on 29. December 2015 by erdhummel

The last relatives have left and it looks like a bit of post-christmas-end-of-the-year tranquillity will find its way into our house, at least for a couple of hours each day. Do you feel the same? This feeling of being exhausted … Continue reading →

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pre-christmas days

Posted on 23. December 2015 by erdhummel

Before we head deep down into the holidays, I want to wish you all a very Happy Christmas! We arrived at my parent’s place a few days ago – the night in the night train was fine for the kids … Continue reading →

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St. Lucia in Neuchatel

Posted on 13. December 2015 by erdhummel

We just came back from a weekend in Neuchâtel where we stayed with my sister and her family. The plan was to decorate gingerbread houses, but there was so much more! A walk to a local farm, with sunshine and … Continue reading →

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