January 2007 - Grandma Judie's visit

Grandma Judie (Rob's mom) flew out to replace Grandma Tia in mid-January. By the time she arrived, I was feeling a little bit better so we ventured out on a few excursions. Of course, Grandma Judie did bring the Colorado cold with her and, while she was here, we had the worst cold-spell of the entire Swiss winter (which was otherwise extremely mild). But Grandma was a trooper and not only stayed up all night with Mariah, but went on lots of adventures with us!


Grandma Judie and Baby Mariah. You can't see it here, but we're hoping Mariah has Grandma's beautiful mouth.

Our trip to the balloon festival at Chateau D'Oex. Anna couldn't get enough of it!

Pretty gorgeous setting for a balloon festival in January! But we took a windy route getting there and poor Grandma Judie got car sick!

Anna's first (and only) snowstorm in Switzerland. Yeah, and we all thought that this was ski country -- apparently not this year.

Anna actually wasn't too thrilled with the snow once she realized how cold it was -- and, of course, she refused to wear her gloves.

Yet another fun trip with Grandma to the cheese factory in Gruyere.

Anna Claire had a great time with her info "phone", learning the art of cheesemaking.

Anna Claire and Daddy hanging out the the picturesque town of Gruyere.

Gruyere Castle. We didn't get to see the inside because the girls were in meltdown mode by this time.

Anna Claire loved cruising in her stroller with Grandma (although she usually won't do it for Mommy).

Classic Anna Claire. Every time we go to the grocery store, she wants a roll -- and she's been spoiled by the delicious ones here!

See Mommy, I've got my baby and baby's blanket (merci, Grandma) in her stroller too!

Story time with Grandma!

Anna Claire loved hanging out with Grandma Judie; Mariah's partial to Grandma too; Mommy was glad for the respite!