Zermatt

This is what the top of the Matterhorn looks like from a helicopter (so I'm told).

I haven't seen it for myself but I know some lucky ducks who have...

that's right, these guys!

Maisie and Denise  

Michael

 Michael's friends Denise and Lawrence came to visit this summer and they were super generous and kind enough to take Michael and Maisie on a helicopter tour of the Matterhorn with them.  Maisie couldn't stop talking about it for days.  Definitely a highlight of her time in Switzerland. 

Thanks to Denise for the photos although I can't thank her enough for sharing such a cool experience with Maisie!

more crafts and nature

While my mom and sister were here we had a crafting day (because it was cold and rainy outside).  My sister and I made little fabric flowers (for hair accessories) 

while Funny and Maisie made this guy

He turned out a little better than shameful bear, don't you think?  I think it's because they used a better quality fabric but Maisie thinks it's because my Mom was behind the sewing machine.  Further proof that fewer curse words produce better results.

As for mother nature, I found this "fruit" on my daily lake walk

It looks like this inside:

Does anyone know what this is?

And, I found this dancing leaf on the same walk.  

You can see more of the "fruit" on the ground to the right of the leaf (if you can take your eyes off of it).

Family

Had an amazing two weeks with my mom and my sister!

Les Diablerets, Switzerland

Chamonix, France