Story of My Life in Geneva: School's out for the summer!

Adalyn has completed her first year of school! We are so proud of how well she adjusted to the new environment and was able to have a fun and successful year. Last week they had "Sports Day" similar to track and field day in MN. This week her class performed the story, "Jack and the Beanstalk." Adalyn was the golden harp and was so excited for the performance. She has been reciting the songs at home over and over again, and we realized they don't edit song lyrics here like they do in Minnesota. She was singing the song, "Fe-Fi-Fo-Fum," which I don't think I was ever taught the real lyrics! She has been walking around the house for weeks singing, "Fe-Fi-Fo-Fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman, be him alive, or be he dead, I will grind his bones to make my bread." (Along with hand gestures of cutting the head off and crushing bones!!)

Eliza joined right in during Spots Day- she always wants to be right by Adalyn's side-

The Golden Harp

The past two weeks we have also been doing a lot of outdoor exploring, mainly in France. Two weekends ago, we went to Grotte et Cascade de Seythenex, which is located in France about an hour and a half away. We have been wanting to visit a cave with the girls, and with 90 degree weather, we thought this would be a great time to do it. We had a fantastic time touring the cave and hiking around the waterfall area.

Waterfall

Picnic Time!

Exploring the cave-

On our drive home from the cave... only in Europe- driving with his foot and hand out the window- seriously???

The following day, it was warm once again, so we went to a beach along Lake Geneva and the girls swam in the lake for the first time. They loved it!

This past weekend, we explored Morzine, which is a commune in the French Alps. Typically a major ski location, but also very beautiful in the summer time. We were able to take the cable car up to the top and do some hiking.