For our 4-day Easter break, Alexis, Jacques and I decided it was just about time to have another small traveling adventure. Since we were all anxious to enjoy a little bit more of winter before spring officially returned, we headed over to the Swiss Alps to spend a few days in the snowy mountains to take advantage of the cold crisp mountain air and all of the good things that come along with it.
Although our time was quite short in Verbier, we definitely took full-advantage of everything while there. In the mornings, Alexis was able to go out and enjoy a few hours on the slopes, while Jack and I stayed and enjoyed the chalet (with so many new toys for Jack to discover! he especially loved the sheep!), the snow and the view. Jack was a little hesitant about the snow at first, he definitely didn't like to sit in it, but he really enjoyed "walking" through it while in our arms and hearing the "crunch crunch crunch" of our shoes.
Although our time was quite short in Verbier, we definitely took full-advantage of everything while there. In the mornings, Alexis was able to go out and enjoy a few hours on the slopes, while Jack and I stayed and enjoyed the chalet (with so many new toys for Jack to discover! he especially loved the sheep!), the snow and the view. Jack was a little hesitant about the snow at first, he definitely didn't like to sit in it, but he really enjoyed "walking" through it while in our arms and hearing the "crunch crunch crunch" of our shoes.
Jack and Mama enjoying some time in the snow-covered mountains
Jack hanging out in the chalet
Jack riding the rocking sheep...and loving it!
Jack is all ready for some winter fun! Now we just have to find him some skisDuring the afternoons, after a lunch of some spectacular Swiss cheese, bread and yogurt, Alexis and I would buddle up Jack, put him in his hiking bag (first time for him to be attached to our backs!) and go and enjoy a couple of hours hiking in the mountains. It was fantastic!...especially because 1) I got to use snowshoes again, my most favorite mode of transportation in the mountains, and 2) because we usually treated ourselves to a hot chocolate and crepe in a warm cozy restaurant afterwards (something that Jack is definitely looking forward to next year!)
Jack and Papa on one of our first winter hikes
One of the many incredible views we enjoyed while hiking
Now it's Mama's turn to carry Jack. Jack loves his new vantage point!It was such a special treat to be able to spend a nice quiet 4-day weekend together as a family. With Alexis so busy with work and school at the moment, this vacation was just what we needed to find time together as a family again while exploring and re-discovering all of the things we have grown to love in Switzerland!
Papa and Jacques enjoying some down time after a morning of skiingSince I always have trouble choosing just a few pictures of our trip, you can click on our family portrait below to see a small album of our Easter weekend get-away. Enjoy!
2 comments:
Superbes photos! et surtout comme Jacques est de plus plus mignon a craquer! Ça nous a donné encore plus envie d'habiter plus près de vous et de vous voir plus souvent!
bisous aux trois,
Celine, Alé, Annabelle et Arthur
Wow, Marie! You guys created a beautiful baby!!! I love the pictures and the write-ups. You are such an excellent writer! :) Thanks for taking the time to do the blog so that we can all keep up with your life! :) Love ya, Dana.
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