Friday, June 26, 2009

Merci

For my first decent night of sleep in a week, merci!


For Holly and Rich, who moved the Greengoose in to storage, merci!
For Tutu Ruth, who is keeping Betty, Chango and Benji company, merci!
For my mommy, who sent me Mary Jane Crocs in ruby red, merci!








For seeing Geoff and William stairmaster up the Eiffel Tower, merci!


For Alex ordering and trying escargot, merci!


For the scenic ride on the Seine, merci!






For sailing boats with Max and Maria in the Jardin des Tuileries, merci!


For standing slack jawed before the grandeur of the Louvre (without even actually going in,) merci!


For green salad with toasted goat cheese on slices of baguette, merci!


For Les Bouquinistes along the Seine, merci!


For new visitors, for dear visitors... merci!

For light on water and the light in their eyes, merci!


For curiosity, for stamina, for humor and humility, for comfortable shoes and single scoops of Berthillon ice cream and the Marche around the corner... merci! merci! merci! merci! merci! merci!


For the construction crew renovating across the courtyard from our hotel room, for their noise, and for bemusedly watching us eat our baguettes and frambois breakfast, we forgive you.
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24 comments:

  1. Poetic PainterJune 26, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    I know how insomnia is so I can appreciate a decent night's sleep. I hope it continues!

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  2. ZBJune 26, 2009 at 1:48 AM

    Awesome photographs, I went through your complete blog, lovely blog. I had good time reading.Cheers:))

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  3. Tina in ManchesterJune 26, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    i really like your blog- don t know how you manage to find the time to write so nice and interesting posts every day... i m happy if i can manage to write a couple of decent sentences every once in a while ;-)

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  4. MehdiJune 26, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    could i have some of that fruit?
    awesome photographs . good job man.

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  5. ElliotJune 26, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    Great photographs! I like your blog. The salad with goat cheese looks delicious.

    -Elliot
    http://theblushingcrow.blogspot.com/

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  6. JenniferJune 26, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    For keeping us all so magnificently inside the story of your vacation, merci!!!

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  7. judy in kyJune 26, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    Wow! It feels like you are taking us with you. It's nice to follow your family around via your beautiful photos.

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  8. taraJune 26, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    Fantastique Maria. Merci beaucoup.

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  9. MillifanJune 26, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Great blog, very good pictures, I never tried the escargot when I went but the next time I go, I'm going to give it a shot.

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  10. society's imperfectionJune 26, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    you're an amazing blogger :)

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  11. AveoJune 26, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Your blog is wonderful, the pictures are vibrant and your words really hit home. I loved the posting about your apron! You are an inspiration.

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  12. natalieJune 26, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    LOVE the blog updates. Make sure to enjoy yourself and just keep a journal... :) Then come back and update blog. Unless you are wonder woman and can do both enjoyably at the same time. muahahahahhhahahahaaha xoxox

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  13. mtnchildJune 26, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    For the wonderful European vacation, Merci!

    Yvette

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  14. Anna BananaJune 26, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    Dude you are going to need OMSH to revamp your website to hold all the comments, it's so fun to see so many from all over the world!!

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  15. Kanika BatraJune 26, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Awesome photographs.....looks like you have gr8 photography skills too ;) besides writing ofcourse

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  16. Maynard BlackJune 26, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Beautiful scenery!

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  17. Auntie Del's GardenJune 26, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Just found your blog this evening as a "Blog of Note." You are a great writer, photographer & very creative. I love the outfits you've made for Maria. I'm bookmarking you to follow you & your family on your vacation.
    Del
    ;o)

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  18. TiglizzycloneJune 26, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    Love the photos! I am glad you are having so much fun! I am glad you got some good sleep.

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  19. SusanJune 27, 2009 at 2:37 AM

    I came because of the chickens. I'm staying because you are hilariously funny! Found you on Blogs of Note, congrats BTW! You are one funny lady! You would like my friend Ruth's Paris blog.

    http://paris-deconstructed.blogspot.com/

    I'm putting you on my bloglist. Can't wait to read more!

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  20. aniramixJune 27, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    Delicious fruit mhh

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  21. ConnorJune 27, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Very nice photos. Europe is so nice.

    http://alitllebitofthisthatandthose.blogspot.com/

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  22. DanJune 27, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    I too checked out your blog because I like chickens, and we've had three bunnies live with us over the years. The first picture of the Tower was nice. I was confused by the box of yummy fruit, was that a gift basket? What most impressed me about the vacation was obviously you found someone to stay behind and take care of all your four legged and fowl friends. Whoever did that task for you deserves a 'merci!'

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  23. District GirlJune 27, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Wonderful pictures! Your blog is amazing. I really enjoy reading it.

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  24. AnonymousJune 28, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    your blog is one of my fav. blog. Your kids, your pet, your photography...amazing..!! i don't have words..but one thing i like most...that is MARIA

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