Italy June2009

The Lawsons and us went to Italy for 8 days and drove all over the place. Here are some pictures (they are from the end to the beginning, mommy didn't have much time :-) )
On top of the Gotthard mountain, the tunnel was closed, so we had to drive over the mountain, which was an amazing experience.

Driving through Switzerland was beautiful. One more breathtaking lake and mountains after the other. Unfortunatly we didn't have much time, so we could stop and take it all in.

Uncle "Witchie" and Papa in front of the Forum Romanum in Rome carrying Mia.

Soo much rain that day. We had to get umbrellas for everyone. As you can tell we weren't dressed for the occasion and were all freezing. Except for Mia, she was cuddled up in either auntie Karens arm or mommies and sleeping the whole time.

Papa in the Colosseum.

A towel on top of Mias head so she wouldn't get wet (and sick!)

Colosseum, isn't it amazing? Papa carrying me (Gabriel) on his back. WOW!!

Inside the St. Peters Basilica. This church is huge and beautiful! Here's the whole "crew".

We went to the mass on sunday morning in the St.Peters Dome, noone understood a word since it was all in italian, but still very impressive.

WOOOOOW!!

Karen and the boys.

In front of the St. Peters Dome.

On top of one of the 7 hills Rome was built on with St. Peters Dome in the background.

Another picture from the "top".. beautiful.

Another one in the St. Peters Square. It is huge and so much to see.

In Senigallia at the beach, Mia taking a nap on auntie Karens belly. How comfortable!

Uncle Richie coming out of the water.

Venice

Uncle Richie and Mia

Mommy and Mia on the water Taxi.

Rialto Bridge

Papa on top of a mountain in Garmisch.

We took the cable cars up the mountain. Here's mommy, Papa, Gabriel and Mia all wrapped up. It was quite chilly up there!

View into the vally from the cable car.

A little bit further up, as you can tell, lol.

Inside the Neuschwanstein Castle. Uncle Wichie and Gabriel.

After a long walk we were finally up the hill to reach the castle. The view was defenitly worth the steep climb!

Papa, Howie and Mia waiting for the tour to start.

Neuschwanstein Castle.

Papa carrying Mia and Gabriel. Everyone was looking at him because it was a super steep climb and it was HOT!! Papa rocks!!!