Our day started by getting our whole group to the church meeting house located right down by the Pompedou Modern Art Museum. I found it was a miracle we made it there without anyone stepping in dog poo or getting covered in dirt before we arrived. The children who were just with us doubled the primary when we dropped them off and us adults were able to attend Sunday school taught in English. It was fun to listen to the introductions as most of the people attending the class were "just visiting". One student from BYU was backpacking through Europe while others were in town for business. Sacrament Meeting was translated by the missionaries into an area just outside of the chapel. It was actually very hard to hear due to several reasons. The volume was not very high, it was echo-y, and all three of my boys were being very goofy and loud. A garbage can was next to Cael and when he saw his funny reflection he burst out laughing, Brecon laughed because of what Cael was doing and Connor could not sit still. We didn't exactly make it through the meeting, but it really was so great to make it to church on Easter Sunday.
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| Here the boys are after church |
We then headed toward the Louvre looking for a grassy spot to enjoy our picnic lunch and let the kids run around to burn off some of the energy they had during church. It was another beautiful day and just right for looking around at the beautiful buildings.
We all enjoyed our lunch and the kids ran around playing chase and flying a kite. The string caught a couple of guys who were kicking a soccer ball around- they eventually moved away from our little herd of kite flyers. Also so thankful for Dusty who really chased the kids and tossed Cael around, locking them up in jail, Brecon pulling out a key to help him break out of jail, and the game continuing on and on. I can't even count how many times Bro. Miner was helping me out with one of my children during this trip whether it was because Brecon fell asleep in their double stroller catching a free ride up and down the stairs of the metro, sleeping peacefully while Dusty pushed him up the hill to Sacre Couer (while at the same time Cael was riding on his shoulders) or taking the boys to use the bathroom somewhere. Don't even ask me how many times Brecon needed to pee during this trip... it was more than 5 times!!! So Bro. Miner really did help me (and the boys) out so much. I owe the Miners big time.
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| Enjoying a cookie at Sacre Couer- Notice who is sleeping in the back? |
The amazing view from the top of the hill and I do have to say the Sacre Couer is one of my favorite cathedrals I have ever seen.
OUR LAST METRO RIDE AT THE END OF THE DAY...
What a trip! We saw so many amazing things, walked 100 miles or more, got on and off the metro, did 5,000 stairs up and down and ate baquettes, crepes, and of course I will have to go back! Obviously that will be at a time of year when there are not so many people, long lines, or really hot weather. Paris we will see you again!
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