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London

This happened way back in May, but I am trying to catch up....

My favorite sister Carrie has had quite the adventure. She graduated from BYU Idaho in December and then went to Mexico for four months to teach English. After being home for only a few days she hopped on a plane and headed to Germany with her friend Wendy to see Europe for three weeks. That is my way to party after you graduate! We loved having her here with us. She was able to travel all over, Salzburg, Florence, Rome, Venice, Paris and London. I was able to fly out to London for a short weekend to meet up with her. (Thanks Simon for watching the kids). It was my very first time away from the kids. I cried when I left, and I missed them, but it was great. We stayed with my friends the Zabriskies, thanks!
We spent the day at musuems, went to a musical and just walked around the city. Thanks for letting me hang with you Carrie!






me and Buckingham Palace


National Gallery








My sister Carrie



Us enjoying Jersey Boys

(I am not so good at taking my own like my husband and I look a little weird)





Comments

Bradley L. Hill said…
Thank you for posting! You cover a lot of bases!
June 15, 2011 at 6:37 AM
SJ said…
I'm so glad yo got to go do something for yourself & with your sister! WHat a treat!
June 15, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Nikki (and Crew!) said…
It's amazing how much you miss them, isn't it?
SO glad though, that you got to get away, how fun!!
June 15, 2011 at 10:33 PM
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