Well, as most of you know, a few years ago Big D and I had a one day stop over in Paris on our way to Germany. We thought that would be all that we would ever want to see of France. Well, that stop changed a lot of my ideas about France and the French, and ever since I have wanted to go back.
Big D took a trip to Russia shortly after we had #3, and it was in Nov., so with a new little one and the freezing cold...I stayed behind. So,he promised me a "girls trip" when I was ready. Well, my girls trip turned into girls, and my father-in-law. He came along as our "photographer", ha ha. We were really glad to have him along. He is always fun to have around. He seemed to do things that would have us rolling daily and it was all unintentional.
We did all of the typical things; Louvre, Champs Elysee, Arch De Triumph, Versaille, Opera House, Luxemburg Gardens, Catacombs, Saint Chapelle, Concergerie, Notre Dame, Open Markets, SHOPPING, Seine River Cruise, Eiffel Tower, Pompidue, Napoleans tomb, Pantheon, many cathedrals, a day trip to Normandy,...And crepes at least once a day.
It was such a fun trip! I think the highlights for me were the Opera house, the sparkly Eiffel Tower at night, Normandy, shopping, crepes, and those that joined me. I think we made great traveling buddies (Cheryl, Whitey, Krissy, Morgan, and Sydni). I love European baby clothes, so little D made out with a lot of Euro clothes and shoes!
Our Favorite Crepe Stop by Notre Dame. We stopped here everyday!
T did a duet of Hickory Dickory Dock. He even did a bonus muscle flex at the end. Go T!
Bye Miss Mandy! This will be T's last year with Miss Mandy...he will be going to a new preschool next year. He really loves Miss Mandy. She is reading his little graduation paper it says "I am marvelous because I am T. I like the toys, to draw, and snacks!
The day after Bryce and Pink Coral Sand Dunes, we went to Zions. That night we ended in
We found a new gem in Vegas...The Monte Carlo Pool! We randomly booked our rooms there, but found that the swimming area was really fun for the children. They spent a good part of a day there. They had a wave pool, lazy river, and other pools. They had a blast together.
The Olsonns went on to Cali, and we ventured back home. When they got back a week later we had a lot more fun with them. One day we hiked to Timp. cave.
We had So Much fun with them while they were here. There were lots of tears when we had to say goodbye...why does Sweden have to be so far away?
Poor little D! He fell into Grandma's brick fire place mantle while running around with his cousin. This is the biggest goose egg I have ever seen.
His profile looked like a totally different kid for a few days. Within a couple day span (after this picture was taken) he also got hit under the nose when a toy that was thrown down from the toy loft that left a cut, then he ran into the corner of the writing desk and cut under his eye. After few days and the bruising set in, he looked like he was recovering from some major plastic surgery! I was a little embarrassed to take him out for a while. 
Little D, T Guy, and M Man
Our Favorite Crepe Stop by Notre Dame. We stopped here everyday!
