The Old and the Restless

We arrived in Switzerland in the ~30 C heat. With no cool clothes to wear we chose to try out the new swimming pool. The grimace is because the water is only 28 C and felt cold in the heat of the day. We invited this nearly bald guy to swim with us! He does a decent side stroke. :-) The following day was also sunny and warm. We decided to tour the estate with Brandon and Zucco (!). Notice Hervé's huge herb garden behind the house, just over Sandra's shoulder. :-) The next day started to cloud over and get cool. Alicia played on the slide in the back yard while Herve opened up the door into the swimming pool. It rained during our swim but the covering kept us dry (at least as dry as one can be in the pool). On Saturday, Bryn rode Billy on the path over to the house. She then gave Alicia a ride - but Alicia dropped the riding crop and Grandma had to run to get it. So, Alicia wasn't allowed to hold it herself. Break a little girl's heart and the result is as...

We will be away for Thomas's first birthday, but we were able to celebrate it early. He put in his thumb and pulled out a plum... And said "Oooo" He liked the fresh picked raspberries too. Only one left.

At long last we were able to arrange a time when Daryl and Jane were able to come to the cottage... and we were able to be there. Retirement is VERY busy. In late August it is very weedy in our bay. Unfortunately the weeds did not deter the hundreds of Canada geese which not only stayed for the night, but honked at each other throughout the night and then had a rousing party at dawn. Jane did NOT sleep at all.

The keys taste good. Grandma should try them!