Grandma and Grandpa came to visit!

Last month I received a great birthday present, my mom and dad arrived in Switzerland on my birthday. It also happened to be a great birthday present for my mom since we share a birthday, October 8th.  We were very excited for them to visit, especially since they initially didn't think they would be able to visit this year.  Hannah and Elliott absolutely loved the attention and the extra people to play with. Grandma and Grandpa helped us out and watched the kids 4 days while I worked... they didn't seem to worn out by all the action.  We wish we got to see them more often, especially since the kids change so fast at this age, but we are thankful for the memories we made.  We will no have to get used to speaking to them on FaceTime, instead of in person.

Enjoying the 4 layer cake Daddy made for the birthday girls. 

Reading books after church.

We went to Luzern for the carnival. This was taken up on the Ferris wheel.

Watch out, Hannah and Elliott at the wheel!

Cutie.

Headed up Mt. Pilatus with the cog wheel train.

We broke through the low clouds on the way up to Pilatus... Blue sky and a sea of clouds. 

Grandpa and Hannah checking out the view and trying to stay warm. 

Going "Nigh Night" on the train ride down. 

Hannah in the town center of Chamonix.

Enjoying a nice meal at the small brewery in Chamonix. 

John and I out on one of many kid free outings while my parents were here. 

Elliott and I on a hike while everyone else went up to  3800 m to get an amazing view of Mt. Blanc. Elliott was too little to go, but we had a nice hike. 

The mini pilot.

Hannah and I going down the Luge in Chamonix, so  much fun!

Hannah having fun on the trampolines in Chamonix. 

Hannah and Daddy at 3800 m standing on a special observation deck with a glass  bottom. 

Checking out the Aare gorge.

Mommy carrying Elliott once again.

view at the beginning of the gorge.

Helping Grandma and Grandpa "pack"... always sad to say goodbye.