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We celebrated my birthday with our typical weekend outing--skiing. We had great weather and great snow so it was perfect. Even more exciting is that Jonas is now going down the intermediate slopes so we can do more skiing with the entire family together. It is so much fun! Jonas says, "I want to do it all by myself; I won't be crazy!" to assure us that he will do his turns and not just bomb down the hill. Daniel is feeling pretty proud that all of his work with Jonas in the harness seems to be paying off.

After skiing we stopped by for dinner at a little diner we've noticed a few times in St-Cergue. It opened up just a couple months ago and we met the owner, a Swiss guy who spent a couple years in Connecticut. His goal was to make the place all-American, and we think he succeeded, down to the twangy country music. The food was delicious and definitely tasted like home. I guess the only thing that didn't feel American were the prices--20 francs (about $22) for a burger and fries. But I don't think that is going to stop us from becoming regulars!

It was a great birthday celebration. If only it ended with a dip in some Alpine thermal pools it would have been perfect....