A lovely table display

The kuchl where the marmots spend most of their time eating, reading, conversing and plotting.

The hert

Finally, the heater is erect and all tiles are intact. Such heaters are typically found in Tirolean Stuben (living rooms).

Vater isst gern

Gross vater is in his favourite spot in the kitchen, eating his cheese knoedl. He appears extremely youthful here. I am in the process of making him a pair of reading glasses and a cap in the attempt of adding some years to him.

Vater and Mutter plotting

Gross vater and mutter speak to one another in lowered grave voices. They appear to be discussing/plotting something quite serious.
I am unsure about these marmot eyes. I need to experiment and give them more soul.

Having a play

Above shot of the kuchl

Mmm

Mutter is doing what she does best - slaving over a hot stove. Is that knoedl in the pot or have more ingredients been added?

Mutter cooking her knoedl

Murmile and Gittie in the Stube

Our beloved murmile and Gittie discuss their joyous news. Murmile gazes lovingly at Gittie's protruding tum.