Claire's family headed their own way at that point, and we continued on with our 3 and my parents. We stayed in a airbnb Italian villa in a tiny village in Tuscany and thoroughly enjoyed exploring Orvieto (a highlight for sure!), Siena & Florence.
We even found a field of sunflowers so of course had to take some pics!
I can't even say how thankful we are for this blessed time together. While Italy has always been on my "bucket list", I NEVER would have expected that we'd be able to go, much less with the whole family. He is so very good to us.
After a fun food tour in Florence, we split ways again. My parents headed home, the fearless 3 headed to the Swiss Alps by train to crash with a friend, and Steve & headed trained to Cinque Terre, Italy to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary (ok, so a year late so our 26th because that was when we had meetings in Europe so tagged it on!).
Mikayla, Zach & Ben had a great time together in Switzerland, and I loved seeing their pics!
Steve & I stayed in a the tiny town of Corniglia - it's it adorable?!
We enjoyed the sunset from our tiny balcony (and lots of gelato!)
We also enjoyed the fact that our credit card points paid for our stay! :)
Our hearts are overflowing with thankfulness for His many blessings! Never would have thought we'd have meetings in Europe, our family would get to join us, and that we would have this amazing opportunity.
2 comments:
I loved reading this blog and seeing so your family pictures! So grateful for the time you had together in Europe!! That's awesome!
Krista M
Italy - WOW! I am more than thrilled that you got to see your parents as well as your three kiddos (who are getting quite big)!
You mentioned in you prayer letter about your torn meniscus. David has had that surgery, and it really isn't that bad. His recovery time was minimal. It's just something to think about. We hate seeing you pain.
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