Sunday, September 24, 2006

Paris Again

Well, I had business again in Europe last week.  As before, I spent time in both Zurich, Switzerland and Paris.  I'm still having trouble finding a decent meal in Zurich, just as I have been unable to find a bad one in Paris.  I had a little time for sightseeing in Paris, but not much.  The main thing I did was go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, which was absolutely spectacular.  I won't bore you with all the pics, but I do have a few really good ones, including an "art shot" of the Eiffel Tower enveloped in fog. 

Saturday, September 16, 2006

School Days!

Well, school has finally begun here in Mountain Lakes.  Contruction at the high school delayed the opening about 10 days for the entire system.  The school year did not start a moment too soon for Stephen.  He was as eager to go to kindergarten as any kid I've seen, and he has not been disappointed in his first week.  His teacher, Mrs. Hammer, has a happy, gentle matter that belies here name.  Stephen pointed out that in fact there is no hammer in the classroom, and that is just her name. 

Nina and David are settling in well to their new classes.  Since even I have trouble keeping track sometimes:  Nina is now in 5th grade, and David in 4th.  Matthew is having a little trouble understanding why he is not going to school as well, and seems somewhat nonplussed by the quiet house he is experiencing.  But he is keeping busy with a fun class at the Y a couple of times a week.

I took a few pictures of opening day, which are here for your viewing pleasure.