Back to Life

We are now back to our regular routine of work and school. Finals are coming up for Lindsey and me so we are busy finishing up assignments and preparing for tests. I am in a basketball league every year and it just started up again. I felt quite good about my play especially after not playing for a year, but there is something that just doesn't seem right. If there is anyone out there 25 years and older maybe you could help me with this dilemma. After waking up the day after my game I felt pains in my back, knees, ankles, legs, arms, and even my aging mind. I just don't get it, I remember like it was yesterday that I could have canon balls shot out of a canon at my gut and wake up the next day and do it again. Now I can't even surf through the channels without getting pains in my thumbs. So once again if there is anyone 25 years or older out there that can help me understand this new (old) body of mine that would mean a lot to me. Anyway, we did win our game and had a fun time. I have always enjoyed reading so I have added "Recent Books Read" on this blog. It's just a list of a few books that I have recently read (bet you could have never guessed that) and enjoyed. Each of the books shown now are recommended by me, unless of course you don't like them then I don't recommend them. So please feel free to read these books. Our next post we will be discussing current serious matters that we are dealing with. Should we still be at war? What can we do to prevent Global Warming? What prescription drug is Rush Limbaugh on now? Who is the bigger rocker Vanilla Ice or MC Hammer? You know, the issues that are affecting us today? Please leave your comments on any other issues that may need addressing.

First Few Days In Germany and Paris

We made it after a long flight. Lindsey was able to sleep a few hours while I only got in 20 min. But I did get a lot of good reading in. I am reading a great book right now, "Three Weeks With My Brother." Lindsey's family picked us up at the airport and we drove 6 hours to Germany and spent that night and the next day there. Our hotel was a block away from the Germany Temple which was a beautiful as ever. We were going to do a session with Scott and Sherilee, but I forgot my recommend so those two went on without us. I took a nap as Lindsey went on a run. Lindsey and I were figuring out all the places she has run now; Germany, France, Catalina Island, Utah, Arizona, California, Oregon, New Mexico, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and on the Pacific Ocean (a cruise). The location of the Germany Temple is interesting, but they just don't have the open on the hill land to build on. The next day went to Heidelberg Castle in Heidelberg crazy enough. Then went to an American Cemetery which was very humbling. I can't remember the name of the cemetery off the top of my head. We went to Normandy last time which was amazing, but this one really got to me. It holds about 16,000 soldiers. I got a little teary eyed while there and also while I read an article my father-in-law wrote for a paper about this particular cemetery. Then today Lindsey and I took the train into Paris and spent the day there. Since this is our second time here we went back to the few things that we wanted to see again. We spent some more time in The Louvre Museum, had another look at the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, and went on top of a skyscraper to get a look view of the city. It was amazing to us to see so many buildings and historical things all at once. We enjoyed seeing the Eiffel Tower at a different angle. Last time we were here we went up the Eiffel Tower and looked around, but we enjoyed this one a little better because the crowds were there. The Louvre is one of my favorite places here. I am just blown away that something like a painting or statue can be built of painted in the 1400's and still be here today for us to see. I have also had a fascination with Michelangelo and his life (not because he was thought to of being gay though). So far it has been a great trip! It has especially been nice to spend time with Lindsey's family. If it weren't for them (Scott) this trip would not be possible. We feel so blessed to be able to visit Paris for a second time. I will post some more things of our trip for those of you that care.

+ Heidelberg Germany

The Louvre Museum - Sculptors by Michelangelo

Eating lunch in front of Notre Dame

Just a little windy up here!!

A look out on Paris with the Eiffel Tower in view.

A beautiful as ever!!!! Lindsey not that tower of metal.

Much smaller in real life than you would expect. I do want to note as well that what I am doing in this picture is highly illegal... shhh.

Just a great shot.

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