Europe Trip 2010

We had a wonderful vacation visiting all of my family in Europe! We first went to see my mom's side of the family in Switzerland and then my dad's side in Austria. The girls did so well traveling and had such a great time meeting everyone for the first time. We were all spoiled with amazing hospitality and food! We are so grateful for the wonderful time that we had together!

PART ONE: SwitzerlandWe went to visit my grandmother "Mutti" in Unterageri, Switzerland.

She lives in a beautiful little village outside of Zurich
Four generations Pic

Baylee had so much fun with her cousin Yanis.


We spent most of our time in Bern
The Bern Clock TowerThe Bear ParkBaylee with my Aunt BischiSavana with my cousin EvaThe girls playing in my Uncle Walti's tub

We went to visit Zermatt, the beautiful little village in the mountains where I was born. We had to park our car on a train that took us through the mountains right outside the village.
Then we had to park our car in a garage and take another train into the village. There are no cars allowed in Zermatt.Our cute little Swiss Chalet Hotel in Zermatt
The Famous Matterhorn overlooking ZermattBaylee and Omi Having fun at the parksWe had a delicious Swiss fondue dinner Louis and I spent a day skiing in the Swiss Alps while my mom babysat!! The best day ever, thanks Omi!!!Us next to the MatterhornMe at 12K feet! What a view!
The girls taking a snooze on our drive from Switzerland to Austria! Thanks for all of your help with the girls Omi (especially in the car!) They miss you very much!

PART TWO: Austria
We went to Vienna where my dad was born and raised and visited his family. We spent the day at the famous Prater park in the city. Baylee was in heaven with all the rides.

The Famous Giant Ferris Wheel (built in 1897)

A view of Vienna from the Ferris Wheel
Louis, my mom and I rode this very high swing that overlooked all of Vienna. It was an amazing sight up there too! Baylee did bumper cars with my Uncle AdiLouis, Omi, and Baylee on a roller coaster!We ate a traditional pork meal at the park after all the rides!We walked around the beautiful Habsburgs’ Schonbrunn PalaceWe drove through Vienna and stopped at the home my dad lived growing up. The middle balcony was theirs.We walked around the little village my Aunt,Uncle and Cousin live in Burgenland, AustriaThe village is famous for their stork nests on the chimneys We went to the village parkBaylee loved the zip line!Even Omi had a ride!Savana had a fun time on her swing too

My mom with my Uncle Adi and Aunt Titi
Us with my cousins Family (Tommy, Korina, Selena & Sandrina)The girlsWe went to the beautiful country side of Austria to St. Anna to visit my God Parents too. It was a foggy day but still so beautiful there!

I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE PIX AS MUCH AS WE DID OUR TRIP!

6 comments:

Nat said...

Holy cow! What a trip. Hans and I were there one year ago exactly from the time you went. Zermatt was my favorite! The train ride through the tunnels was insane! We didn't do Austria. Maybe next time. It sure would have been fun to have you as a tour guide. Switzerland was such an amazing, beautiful country. I think I could live there.

Nat said...

Funny story--Hans has always wanted to buy some cows and run them with Rich and Steve's cows in Lyman. After visiting Switzerland I told him he could buy his cows if I could put bells around their necks like the cows on the mountainsides in Switzerland. He said, "Fine, but just so you know, our cows are going to get beat up."

Anonymous said...

This pictures are throuly a wonderful reflection of our unbelieveable journee of the Motherland.I had the best time of my life,thanks to our "designated" driver, Louis,( you are the best, I owe you some more candies!)I could enjoy my family,see the beautiful Countryside, and enjoy my two adorable girls.We had so much FUN!. We played, we eat,(Savana the most!) and we even took naps together! I miss you all very much! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! I hope everone is feeling better and have fun trick or treating tonight
Love,
Omi- Mom

Emily said...

I'm a little choked up after that. Who knows why?? I love that your girls got to meet those relatives and see such a gorgeous place. Thanks for sharing.

kylee said...

Lance and I looked at this post together and when we were done I think we were both just a little jealous! That would be SO FUN! Loved all the pictures!

McKenna's page said...

I am so jealous, looks like you had a great trip. I can't believe how big the girls are. We really need to get together soon.