Is it too cheesy to say that Rebekah and Ryan’s visit was a dream come true? Don’t care, it’s true. We have been plotting for years now as to how to make this happen (leaving behind a 1 and 2 year old plus incredibly busy teacher schedules is no easy task). We made the most of our week with them here. Lots of exploring around Zürich, a trip to a Benedictine Abbey in Einsiedeln (south of Zürich), and a quick trip through Northern Italy to Turin and Milan. Did Parker’s wallet get lost/stolen? Sure. Did our train have a broken AC? Yup. Did we have the best best time? Obviously.
The boys loved getting to play lots of board games together while the girls enjoyed lots of wine and endless uninterrupted hours of chatting. And Evelyn was one pampered baby getting lots of time with her godparents. It was really special to get to show Team Schwarz our home and around our town.
“Welcome to Switzerland! I’ve been expecting you!”
Her Majesty
Peek-a-boo with her Godparents
Einsideln Benedictine Abbey
There was a run up the ski jump that day… so intense!
Moments before Evelyn peed on her godmother
Train treats
Our father’s day gift to Parker and Ryan was playing an epically long board game
A quick walk between our flat and their airbnb
Wouldn’t be a visit to Zürich without a trip to our favourite Swiss beer hall
Ferry ride around Lake Zürich
Gelato in Turin!
Team Dad
Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, pray for us.
The Shroud of Turin
Palatine Towers, a Roman-era gate
Cute view from our Airbnb of the Mole Antonelliana
A random and adorable Evelyn sized tub
Top of the Mole Antonelliana, apparently it was supposed to be a synagogue and then it was too costly so the city took it over and it’s a cinema museum. So. Random. But lovely views!
Breakfast
Team Dad at it again
Church Gran Madre Di Dio
Royal Palace of Turin
Chapel in the palace that orginally housed the Shroud until a fire.
Facetiming their babes
Parker’s abomination of a pizza choice
Quick quick stop in Milan to see the Cathedral
“My parents made me come to Italy. And it’s really hot here.”
The Roaming Roths 
I think these should be , “Evelyn’s Best Life Ever”. She is so fun to watch, thanks kids😘
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We had SUCH an amazing time! Switzerland and Italy were both so fun but the best part was the time spent with y’all 🙂
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Thanks for pictures, loved Miss E and the beer stein, she sure is getting bigger. AkA Her Magisty. GN
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