Paris to Prague

Thought you might like to see some of the really pretty sites we were able to enjoy on our river cruise. Castles, church spires, flowers and vineyards were an everyday occurence. And yes, we hiked as far as they will let you go on the Eiffel Tower. You'll see the American cemetery at Normandy, a truly sobering site. Contrast with the Hall of Mirrors at Versaille. Also Rodin's Thinker! Took lots of photos of the bakeries and street markets. Thanks Hugh, for this amazing experience!

What to Wear Pro!

Recently, Hugh and I embarked on a terrific adventure....Paris to Prague. Prior to our journey, Kate was visiting Utah for her "get out of the heat" annual trip. As she is such a fashionista, she helped me pack for my European adventure. It was so fun to go through the closet(s) (yes I have moved some clothing into the closets FORMERLY "owned" by my daughters. I get teased about it but I remind them who now owns those closets.) We sorted through possible candidates for the trip. Kate okayed and nixed the wardrobe and soon I had a whole list of outfits to wear. Ordinarily, I just pack a bunch of travel pants (think parachute pants) that are light weight and oh so comfortable. Kate would have none of that. I had to be coordinated every day. It was so fun to wake up every morning and know that I was going to look good! Her expertise also made it so that I actually took less clothing as many of the outfits worked together to make several different looks using the same clothes. The only problem was that most days, Hugh and I looked like we were going to totally different events every day. We're home now and back to the old wardrobe habits. I really miss looking coordinated and fashionable every day. Thanks Kate!

Newport 2011

It has been so long since I posted to this blog, I hardly know how. I'm sure no one is actually following it any longer as I haven't posted in sooooo long. But, a gathering of 41 of my closest relatives is certainly reason enough to upload some photos and describe a few experiences. My one photo goal was to snap one with all 22 grandkids in the same photos with Hugh and me. That is not an easy task with four of the new ones less than 1 1/2 years old. I told all the "big" kids I would take them to Circle K for a slurpee if they would just smile in the group photo. Bless their hearts, most of them tried hard to make it happen. And with a few head swaps via photoshop, I might even have a frame-worthy photo. Catch the photos of all the girls in green pixie outfits and the boys in football jerseys and you have PAJAMA NIGHT. The kids always look forward to the matching pajamas they receive every year. Crafts. Scripture Skits. Church. Hugh's Birthday. Then there is the Disneyland shirt. This year, all the names of the forty-one family members are written on the surfboard. We moved around in a light blue gang throughout the magic kingdom. Suffice it to say, it was Cousin Paradise, and the rest of us managed to come home with some nice memories of our own childhood days at the beach. Mostly, the adults just look forward to a good night's sleep in their own bed.

                                               Pajama Night

     Church at Newport Ward

                              Minute to Win It

 Stripling Warriors taught by their mother

The Ark---Noah wanted to add some style.

     Noah preaching to the wicked

           Happy Birthday Hugh

Crafts

The Adventures of Moses

                                                  Love Birds