Colie's Family June 2016

Colie/Jed's trip to Switzerland got changed.  Why?  We decided we needed to chase the sun and it was only found in the French Riviera.  This particular week it rained all over Europe and we found the only sunny spot.  This photo is literally taken from our apartment terrace.  It was so enchanting that Tom and I are going back in the Fall!

We could also see the pool from our terrace.  What a pool.  It was huge and clean and amazing views.  We spent plenty of time out there.

A little more perspective of where the pool was in the apartment complex.  We couldn't have found a better place.

Oh there is Tom!  We found him!  This is the hilltop village of Roquebrune.

All the streets seem picture perfect.

Roquebrune Castle tower

This trip was celebrating my 60th birthday.  Colie/Jed/Cora and Tom pampered and spoiled me all week.  On the actual day of June 4th we walked the cape, swam at the pool, and went into Nice for dinner.  They surprised me with candles on an apple tart at the restaurant.  We went overboard on gelato as well.  Perfect celebration.

The blanket is the pacifier.  She was a trooper tourist.  We took the train into Monaco and we are waiting at the station in this picture.

Checking out Monaco.  499 acres of land.

Monaco harbor with cruise ships constantly in the harbor.

I loved being there in the springtime.  Everything was in bloom and flowers everywhere.

The reflection of the casino in Monaco.

It's been so much fun to have the Stouts here.  Colie and Cora came a week early to try to get over jet lag.  Good thing b/c it took all of that week and more.  Jet lag and kids/babies is just tough.  We had to switch all of their travel plans as we tried to find the sun and we were successful.  They even had to switch their honeymoon plans:  they went to Bonn while I watched Cora for 3 days.  They celebrated their 3rd year wedding anniversary and I celebrated my 60th birthday while they were here.  One trip they made that Nicole had never done is the Neuhause Chocolate outlet.  They couldn't believe there was no entrance fee and all the free chocolate your tummy can hold.  Cora was choking on a cookie at the end of our visit so we had to make a dramatic exit but it did save us from the temptation of buying more chocolate.  Otherwise, I think we fit it all in:  Domus, waffles, Lotus Verte, Fri night market, Abby at La Cambre.  Thanks Stouts for coming.  Let's be sure to do it again!!!

Birthday day.  60 years old.  Okay, why not a triple gelato.  According to Cora's expression, she didn't think it was such a good idea.

Babysitting Cora.  Look who is up at 10:00pm!  And why is it that Pop is always the favorite???

Last night together on the Grand Place.  Hard to say good-bye.

Lotus Verte.  Do we have a photo of our favorite restaurant???  And so nice to eat outside on a summer evening.

There was a vendor downtown selling these wooden decorations.  I couldn't believe it had the right names on them!  

Bus ride home.  I miss you Cora!