Jacob and Abi Beutler Family

Trummelbach Falls: Located in the heart of the Jungfrau Region, these monsterous glacial waterfalls have carved their way through the mountain.
We rode in a lift (like a glass boxcar) 100 meters up the inside of the mountain. Ben loved the lift so much that we went on it twice, thanks to the nice operator.

After riding the lift, we worked our way down the mountain. The path weaved inside and outside the mountain. The hike was slippery and cold on the inside, and warm and dry on the outside parts, but the waterfalls were amazing/loud/awesome.

You can't really tell in thise picture of me and the kids, but little Johnnie is straped inside my baby carrier up front, with my sweater over him, and my rain poncho on top. He slept through the whole hike.

The first thing that we did in Switzerland was go to the temple. Jacob watched the kids while I did a session. The temple is beautiful inside and out. For more information on temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, click here. It was a great start to our vacation!

Last night we drove around to get a peek at the celebration of Sankt Hans/St. John's Eve/Midsummer's Eve. This is the day when the birth of John the Baptist is celebrated. There were lots of bonfires (to ward off evil spirits) along the beaches and in other places. On top of each bonfire is a witch (made of straw and cloth). We also heard bits and peices of people singing the Midsummer hymn "Vi elsker vort land..." ("We Love Our Country") and saw the fireworks from afar. Cool, huh?

Jacob blessed our little Johnathan Ernest on June 21. We were so grateful that Jacob's parents were here for it.

A couple from our church ward invited us over for dinner last Friday. At the end of the meal, sisters from our church ward started showing up with presents. They threw me a baby shower. Everyone was very thoughtful and generous. I now have plenty of clothes and bedding. Yea!