Hailey's Godfather visits

Hailey's godfather, Tony, was in Europe for work and was able to visit for a couple days.  Randy and Tony headed to the Bernese Oberland area of Switzerland.  This area includes Interlaken, Top of Europe, and Schilthorn, the peak in the opening scene of the James Bond movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service.  This was also the area Tony and Randy visited while on their post college European tour.  They were able to find the campsite they stayed just a few years ago and had a great time reminiscing the good ole days.

Tony and Randy above the Lauterbrunnen valley.

Randy has been wanting to try paragliding in The Alps since we arrived and he convinced Tony to give it a go with him.  They were up bright and early to head to Interlaken to meet up with the guides and up the mountain to take off and glide back down through the valley.  They weather hung in there and they had a great time!

Tony with his guide and Lauterbrunnen valley in the background. 

Tony taking a turn driving with a spectacular view of the valley.

Randy getting ready to take off!

Randy with a rock wall in the background, seems a little too close for me!

Randy and the valley below.

Randy taking the controls.

Hailey playing chess with her Godfather.

While the trip was short it was great to have Tony visit and catch up.  It has been two years since we saw him last.  Randy has seen him when he was back in Mpls for work, but it has been awhile for the rest of us.  While he was he Tony told us they were expecting another baby.  William Thomas Wagner arrived yesterday so that just confirms I have some catching up to do on the blog over Christmas break.