Paris

We have been hoping to go to the London 2012 summer olympics since they announced that it would be in London about 7 years ago. But of course before we went to London, Robert thought he needed to spend a few days in Paris. We spent Sunday going to church, strolling through the jardin des tuileries, Musee D'orsay and another day at Disneyland Paris. Yes, EuroDisney. I never claimed we were the most sophisticated people you've ever met.

Torticollis

Torticollis is the name the ER Dr. gave to what created this miserable day for poor Char. She woke up at the crack of dawn, holding her head to the side (like in the picture above), wanting nothing but to be held and lay her head on our shoulders. She wouldn't get down or eat or do anything and would scream at the slightest movements which was disturbing. Finally that afternoon I took her into the instacare and they told us we had to go over to the ER in case it was meningitis. Ok scary. After so so much waiting we finally saw the Dr. who said it was basically just a neck spasm and just give her some pain killer until it goes away. It was such an awful and weird day. That evening it started getting better. Robert gave her a blessing and she snapped right out of it. One of those super fun parenting days!

June in St. George

I'll document our weeks in St. George with a few pictures. 

 How many popsicles did we eat in that crazy heat? Too many. How much do my girls love the cats from next door? Too much.

We saw Aladdin at Tuacahn. Some day we'll go to a play that isn't a Disney movie. maybe

Snow canyon hike. The shortest one offered for this wimpy family.

                      Girls observing at wildlife museum.                         Mackenzie spent hours with the bend-a-roos!

Tennis

I have so much to catch up on with the blog but today I want to celebrate tennis. It was a long tiring day with the kids. Char is punishing me for being gone for 8 days by being terrible. I was able to make it through the day because I knew tonight I got to go meet some teammates to practice for the sectional tournament next weekend. If we win the sectional tournament we get to travel to Palm Springs for nationals. How fun would that be? Wish us luck :) This picture is from districts-- Gina, Robyn, Anji, Me, Lindsey, and Kim. (Missing are Diane and Michelle)

Travels

We started off spending 2 weeks in St. George so Robert could work and the rest of us could sweat. We then spent a quick night at the Skousons in Vegas (best hosts-king size bed and waffles for breakfast??) on our way to Twin Lakes for the 4th of July. I only have 3 sorry pictures to prove it but the girls had the time of their lives at Twin Lakes. It was kid heaven with the McOmber cousins and lots of grandmas to play with.

We had bear excitement with a very persistent and hungry bear. We had tons of crafts from Grandma Jean. Grandma Betty was so prepared with things for the kids to do when they weren't kayaking or playing in the dirt or eating. I am just in heaven whenever I am at the cabin. It is the most beautiful place to me. I can't forget a great volleyball game (thanks to grandmas for playing with all the kiddos), the 5mile for Robert, Shannon, Carrie and Earl. Hopefully I can get my hands on some photos soon.

Ragnar: Check

We've had the Ragnar Relay (Wasatch Back) on our to-do list for a while and it feels good to get it checked off! This is a relay race with 12 people per team (in our other van were some guys from our ward and stake) and it starts in Logan and ends in Park City. We started at the crack of dawn Friday morning and ended Saturday night.
Each runner has 3 legs. Mine were 7.7, 8.7, and 5 miles. Robert's first leg was...well, let's call it exciting. It was almost 7 miles and we were all waiting and waiting for him at the end. Somehow he finished but he had quite the bout of g.i. distress! Luckily he recovered enough to finish up his next 2 legs; a 4 and a mountainous 7 plus. We got about 2 hours of sleep at Kamas H.S. Friday night which was the hardest part.
Getting to know the Duncans and Hyers better (too good? j/k) was a highlight. Loved cheering on my team! Also loved driving and running through beautiful parts of Utah where I have never been. Eden and Paradise- the names are a perfect fit. Will I do it again? Perhaps. Robert wants to do it again so he can get in 3 successful legs :-) but it might take a little convincing for me.

 OUR AWESOME CREW: Chris and Jill Hyer, Robert and Karin, Jill and Bryan Duncan

Leg 1 taking off from Logan

Robert in white hat getting the slap bracelet from Chris.

Let's Be Real

Let's just tell it like it is here. This is the most beautiful face any of us have ever seen.