Europe Trip Recap: Versailles

We did a performance for the members in Versailles so we went to the palace and gardens of Versailles before the performance. It is a HUGE place! Thanks to power hungry King Louis XIV, who in building this ridiculously massive place made the country bankrupt, the French Revolution began.

Basically every room looked like this with more paintings, mostly of him. He sure did love himself. And every room was a different color. This color was our favorite.

Hall of Mirrors

The King's bed.
Slightly disappointed.

The Queen's bed

Can you see where the green trees end?
That's also where the gardens end.

The gardens were "free" that day.
That also meant they were closed.
So disappointing.

This is what Fez did while we rehearsed. Lucky...

Definitely not one of the better pictures taken of me. Fez seemed to be really good at capturing my worst faces this trip. Wait until you see the one from Saintes...

We sang Clive Romney's own rendition of "Love One Another" after the show. The spirit was so strong! It was a testimony to me that the church is true everywhere in the world and those that were there to see us were our brothers and sisters. We spread much more than our love of music and dance: we share the gospel and spirit of Jesus Christ.

Europe Trip Recap: Normandy

We went to the Normandy American Cemetery July 4th.

It was an incredible experience.
I felt so blessed and proud to be an American and to
honor those soldiers on our Independence Day
halfway across the world.



A diagram of the invasion made on D-Day.

The statue behind us is a monument for those Killed In Action.

There were 15 soldiers that died during the war. We visited the 12 graves that were at the cemetery and left Utah and American flags there.

Graves with Omaha Beach in the background.

Carl Yarrington was from Ogden, UT.
I read a letter from his niece during our program which was very sweet and touching. We left the letter there for any family members that may visit the grave to read.


Storming the Omaha Beach

This is after about 20 takes.
Laura had done enough jumping :)

Pointe du Hoc.
Marines scaled the cliff walls and took hold of German forces.

Actual gun used in World War II.

The land was left the way it was from the the bombs.
It was hard not to imagine the scene that took place there.
Such humility and reverence for those that serve our country each day.

Europe Trip Recap: Paris

Fez and I went on Clog America's tour this summer.

It was an amazing tour!
Some of the best people, best places, and best experiences.

Here are some highlights of our time in Paris.





Sacre Coeur Basilica


View from the middle tier of the Eiffel Tower.





View from Notre Dame's bell tower.

Pont Neuf - oldest bridge in Paris.
Also "Lover's Bridge".

Ah, Paris.

How I miss you.

(Photo courtesy of my dear husband)

I'm here...

So I am a S.L.A.C.K.E.R.

Period.

I had a good phase of blogging for about 2 weeks

but that was 2 months ago.

Here is a short recap of what's been happening and

hopefully I'll catch up with more details before I take off

for another month (literally this time though).

Moved to Provo

Turned 26

Went to Arizona

Baby Ellie's blessing

Mesa Easter Pageant

Working out

EFY mother/daughter hang out

2nd Wedding Anniversary

Vegas Vacation

Saw Donny and Marie and KA

New calling

Clog America tour countdown

Motorcycle burn
Clogging competitions
Bat in our bedroom
Giving homeless people a ride
Assisting in Primary

Etc...

Cupcakes

Remember this post?

I completely forgot about it.

But this girl didn't.

(This is Jessica and I dressed up for the Muse concert)

She had "Make cereal cake for Jenny"
on her to do list since that day.

Some friends met up for lunch a week ago
and along came Jessica with this in her hands.


Seriously?
I can't believe she made those!

She felt bad it "wasn't actually a cereal cake"
but I couldn't care at all!

I can't believe she (1) actually had it on her to do list
and (2) ACTUALLY DID IT!

Thanks Jess!
What a good friend.

Successful Saturday

I love flowriding!
It is so fun!

Fez and I went to Flowrider with my friend Erica
and his friend Rowdy a couple Saturday's ago.

We crashed a lot.
Laughed a lot.
Improved... a little.

Actually my last run was AMAZING!!! I've never stayed up for that long without falling. Glad I got to finish on a high note because the time before that I crashed and the board hit me right on my tail bone. I had a bruise and a scab to prove it but you'd just have to take my word for it cause I wouldn't show you anyway...

I was pretty sore for a couple days afterward
but it was worth it.
It always is.

Afterward we spent about 2 1/2 hours wandering
Smith & Edwards.
If you ever pass it along your travels make some time to stop.
The store is giant! And has everything!
I dare you to leave without buying at least one thing.
We have yet to do it.

Flowrider + Smith & Edwards = Successful Saturday