Pools, parks, playmates, and.... goats!

So we really tried to dive in and enjoy every part of summer that Zurich had to offer us this year. We had countless days of absolutely gorgeous weather (hot by Swiss standards, 80's and some 90's), so it meant that Emma and I had countless opportunities to get out and take full advantage of all the sunshine! It was a great time to see and experience all the places Zurich has to offer to children and families.

By far our favorite place to go was to a seebad on Lake Zurich. You really can't ask for a better place to go with kids on a nice summer day. A seebad (or badi as its sometimes referred to) usually consists of a pool or multiple pools right next to the lake, a beach area, and often has a playground or other green space to enjoy as well as other various activities for adults. We had so much fun trying out several different ones near us with many of Emma's buddies (and of course mom's friends too). Emma had so much fun and had so much time in the water that now we can't keep her away from it anywhere we go!

Cheers to a day at the badi!

Of course Emma, we already changed you out of your swimsuit and then you run back towards the water fully dressed...

My shovel will tell you who's boss water fountain!

In addition to going to the seebad Emma became the normal park addict of a kid this summer and she now can't help not to get a huge grin on her face when you mention the word park. There were so many great parks that were so close to us in Zurich. And many of them had fountains as well so for awhile it seemed like every day we went somewhere that meant Emma was in the water.

All smiles!

Still working on mastering the slide!

Once again going for the water fully dressed...

Emma LOVES petting zoos!

Basically when it comes down to it, we lived outside this year and absolutely loved it. We had the best of playmates and friends in Zurich to spend time playing with outside that we were so sad to leave behind. At least we don't have to worry about Emma making new goat friends as she already found a good petting zoo in St. Louis!

We do feel pretty spoiled and thankful to know that we will have a backyard at our new house in St. Louis that Emma will be able to run around anytime she wants. But we are definitely still going to miss all the great kid friendly places we got to go this past summer in Zurich. Here's to hoping we find many more equally great places and new playmates here next summer!

 

Quite possibly my favorite series of photos ever.... Emma and her buddy Liam. No this was not staged.

You caught us having a moment!

But we'll smile and hug for the camera anyways!