We Did it!

We're here!  We made it.  I can't believe we actually got on a plane, traveled across the US and the Atlantic and plopped ourselves down in this Mediterranean wonderland.  Gorgeous Monaco!

The amount of packing/arranging/schedule making/cleaning/phone calls/shopping/leaving of a beautiful 6-month-old/caring for 5 kids while Mom is away/, is a miraculous feat in itself.  But yes, we did it.  What am I saying?  I mean, I did it.  Adam just packed his bag. :)  Oh, and made the travel arrangements---

 which I do appreciate.  Who could not appreciate this spectacular eye candy?

And to be honest, when Adam told me he had business here, I didn't even really know where Monaco was.  Shhh, my world map skills have much to be desired.  So, if you're like me, here you go:

This is a teeny, tiny, baby country.  While full sized in the enchantment department, the land mass is smaller than the town I live in...which is saying something.

 

 

The is us at a party at a place called 'Stars and Bars', very American.  I would say that Monaco leans favorably towards Americans (finally someone likes us!)  The skyline is GORGEOUS.  This sad little camera phone picture does it no justice.

This is the view outside our bedroom window.  I got a little spoiled waking up every morning to this!

Another BEEE-UTIFUL view.

And by the way, these cars are the norm in Monaco.  Luxury abounds here...I guess there is no taxation...but still it makes me wonder what people do for a living?  Also, it was so safe there.  A nice lady from Germany said to me, "Monaco is wonderful.  It's like stepping out into your living room."

The elevators were like a disco...techno lights, music and covered in cow print.  Really, it's what every elevator needs....

On top of the Oceanographic Museum...you can see all the way to Italy and France.  

Good-bye September. Hello October!

This was our Family Day of Fun on Labor Day.  And it really was a LONG old day of fun because we let the kids set the itinerary.  First, ICE AGE 3...or was it 4?  Whichever it was, it was the best ICE AGE movie they have made yet.  Second, BOWLING.  That was Lucy's choice.  Who knew she was such a bowler?  Third:  Subway for sandwiches and cookies.  Fourth:  Salt Lake City, to the Church History Museum, (Sophie's Choice), Fifth:  Temple Square, and finally SIXTH:  City Creek to watch the awesome synchronized fountain, browse the Disney Store, and to eat Chick Fillet and play at the playground.  Whew!  I'm tired just typing all of that.  We really tried not to say NO that day...especially since on all other days that seems to be my favorite word.  We had a great family day!



Braces for the King. 

I must admit, he looks quite handsome, even though he soon complained of the pain and had to stay home from school...wink wink. 

Lola Mae trying on her first Halloween Costume.  Clearly, she's not too sure if she likes Halloween, but then...

Okay, she likes it.  "Being a pumpkin is my favorite."

And this picture is just because.  Just because Lucy said, "Take my picture."   And I always obey, because she is the Boss of Everything.



Lovely Lola

We did it!  We survived, in fact, in may ways we thrived with this lucious little one.

She's 6-months-old and proud of it!

 

 Just one question.  Why can't they stay like this for a long while?  I love this age. 

Every little bit of it. 

And my dear cousin Alyssa took these beautiful photos.  So glad she could capture these moments.