Upper Kindergarten

Even though Charlotte had a flavor of Kindergarten in May & June, she officially started school this week. She was so excited to get back to seeing her friends, many of whom had been away all summer - as it is an international school, many families travel back to their homelands for the 5-7 weeks in the summer so she didn't have quite as many play dates as we'd though she might be able to.

We talked about the final things she wanted to do before starting big school. Here's what she came up with: 

Don't mind the very official looking stationary, she sprung making a list on me very last minute & I had to scramble.

Thankfully we were able to check everything off.

1. Hide & Seek
2. Dance Party
3. Go Fish
4. Kitty Dress-up
5. I Spy

Kitty Dress-up for those unaware is a magnet paper doll game...with space cats - I bought it for the plane trip over and it was a bigger hit than I expected.

With everything checked off, she had just one more night of sleep as a Pre-K kid.

No, she can't actually read Charlotte's Web by herself yet, but I love that she wants to try!

The next morning started with traditional American amounts of sugar in the form of donuts (and a brand new rainbow unicorn dress, because what else would you start kindergarten wearing?).

And off to school we went!

Liechtenstein National Holiday

In the United Kingdom there’s Guy Fawkes Day 

In the United States we have Independence Day

Here in Liechtenstein we celebrate Liechtenstein National Holiday

Established in 1940 this is a day for locals and visitors alike to take some time to celebrate the uniqueness of Liechtenstein. 

The festivities generally start with a speeches from the Monarch and President of the State Parliament which is followed by drinks in the castle gardens, a parade and festival in the capital of Vaduz, a large bonfire and many fireworks displays throughout the principality. 

This year the weather was a bit touch and go throughout the day so we missed the speeches and drinks in the garden but did brave the weather to join the festival for a bit. 

Unfortunately, the rains came about 45 minutes after we arrived so we decided to try our luck again next year. 

But at least the girls got flags and crowns out of the day!