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

I think I like it here.

My job is going wonderfully! I have been so blessed to be given this opportunity I still can't believe it. I had looked for so long I almost had myself convinced I wouldn't get hired by a good company (especially since we are gone for 3 weeks in July).

And I totally did.

Squire & Company, PC is a tax, audit, and advisory company. They are a great organization who care deeply about their services, clients, and employees. I have been impressed with them since the first day I looked at their website and continue to be impressed daily. The employees are giving, understanding, knowledge, and caring. They've really got it down.

I am learning so many new things every day. I am the assistant in the technology and business advisory under 2 CPA's. That means I get to learn a little bit of everything. Ok, actually A LOT of everything. Just before I started they received a pretty big client and the other assistant couldn't handle all the work load. After being there for a month and having to work some 12 hour days myself, I can definitely see that I was needed (isn't it great to be needed? hehe). I am still so new to everything that we do but try every day to be better and grow. The people I work with and bug with my questions constantly are always nice and teach me so I understand. I felt pretty overwhelmed for a while but realized what wonderful people I have around me. What a blessing that is in itself.

I really could go on but that about sums it up.

Work is busy but good.

I'll be grateful when tax season is over.

I am learning constantly and don't think I'll ever stop.

I love that.

I get to utilize my skills and develop a whole slew of new ones.

Yeah... I think I like it here.

Weekend Getaway

Last weekend Fez and I took a little getaway to this place.

Zermatt Resort in Midway

It was a much needed vacation away from school and work. It was so nice to do whatever, whenever just because we could... And we don't even have kids yet! Fez's mother gave us a package deal with 2 nights, 2 breakfasts, dinner, and a spa certificate. It was SO nice! The food is excellent (especially the Sunday Brunch... A.m.a.z.i.n.g.). Thanks Glenna!

We went shopping at the Outlets and it sure was the weekend to go. There were deals everywhere! I got snow pants that are originally over $100 for $25! We got some other clothes for great prices and then we ate at a yummy Chinese restaurant called Schezwan.

We were sad to come back to "real life" but the show must go on. It was a good recharge to get us through the next month (tax season at work for me and school for Fez). Then, on to summer!