Week before last was Fastnacht in Bern. It is Carnaval season all over Europe right now. Everyone is dressing up, throwing confetti and hoping that winter will move on out and bring in Spring. the boys and I went downtown with our friends for an afternoon of confetti, music, crowds of people and warm, welcoming sunshine at the children’s parade. Jackson wanted nothing else than to be superman and Owen was just happy to be along for the ride, refusing any fuss of a hat or bells!

Turns out the festivities did little to scare away winter. We had a beautiful week last week but we are back to snow and rain today! No fun! Out comes the hot chocolate again as we hunker down and wait for the beautiful weather to return.