The Civil Wedding

The sisters and sister-in-laws hanging out by Lake Geneva.

Stephanie, Bethany, Carrie, Emily, Katie, and Jenni.

After the civil wedding we went to a hotel for drinks and appetizers.

The Speeds with the newly "civilly" married Scott and Jennifer

One wedding down and one to go!

Uncle Mike and Jennifer

Cute in our Green:)

Chateau d'Chillon

Eric's had 3 goals on our Switzerland trip.

#1 See a Castle

Eric was not on his best behavior so I had to put him in irons in the dungeons.

The women planning the men hanging out.

Eric would have made a great soldier. Unfortunately, there

never was a battle at the Chateau d'Chillon. Most of the 

rulers there just left and ran when attacked.

Outside the Castle.

SWITZERLAND

I LOVED all the cows with their bells hanging on their necks. The cows were

everywhere. I totally wanted to steal a bell, but I am completely guilt-ridden.  I opted for buying a smaller one and it now resides in my kitchen. My mom use to round us kids up in Beaumont by ringing the cow bell. Ohhhh....the memories!

#2 Eat lots of Swiss Food!

All us "kids" were banished from the "Adult" dinner with the

wedding couple:) So here we are having more fun!

The CUTEST sisters in Switzerland!

Bethany, Carrie, Stephanie & Me

BOOMERS!

Swimming @ Granny's

Going to Church with the Cousins

Amy & Bella

Noah & Jason

Amy Turns 6!

Lunch at Pines Park

She doesn't look excited does she??

Watching Fireworks from Chart House

4th of JULY

San Clemente parade

Camping for Labor Day Weekend

Eric took the kids camping over the weekend.

Violet's new favorite thing to do is color:) And

sometimes she colors herself!

Amy loves sleeping in her sleeping bag. 

What an angel!

Of course, Noah is all boy and into the FIRE, FIRE!

SURF'S UP!

Noah attended Cola's Surf Camp while we were in San Clemente

First Day. Noah was soooo excited to start surf camp! Can ya tell?

During the camp they had a dress up day and Noah went as a tiger.

Look at him go!!! WOW!

Ride it all the way in!

Noah loved every minute of surf camp and can't wait

to go next summer! Especially if he can do it with

Uncle Dave!

Build-A-Bear Fun!

For Amy's birthday she wanted to go to Build-A-Bear.

She was treated like a queen with her brother Noah

and cousin Jason.

Each of the kids, after rubbing a heart in the air, on their arms,

on their hearts ect..., put a heart into Amy's bear so that

she was filled with love from everyone that was there

on her special day.

Washing the bears after they got stuffed. 

Cooling Off at California Disney

Bethany, Papa Mike, Dad, & Violet

Violet was not sure what to think about all the

different water sprinklers in the "Bugs Life" area.

Of course, Noah and Amy jumped right in and

got completely soaked!

Play Time with Mommy and Violet

Fun moments with Violet

Drum dum diddy drum diddy dum dum

Whose got the beat? Violet LOVED playing

the drums while visiting Papa and Nana.

I think she has found her calling:)

Eric also liked having the excuse to play.

Can you find the one thing that is out of place in this picture?

Here's a clue...Can you find the red ball?

Running with Dad

Dad and I went on several runs while we 

were there. Thanks Dad for helping me keep up

my miles while on vacation!