In February Rand had a 4 day weekend that fell over Valentine's day so we splurged and paid a babysitter to stay with the kids for the weekend while we went to Paris with some good friends. This was our first trip away together since we've had kids and it was heaven. We had spent a day in Paris last summer but did not get to see much as we were dragging 2 kids around without a stroller, nuff said. This time we got the museum pass and were able to leisurely stroll through the L'ouvre, L'Orangerie, Musee D'Orsay, the Rodin and a few others. We ate crepes and stayed out past 7pm. It was wonderful. Our friends the Morris' couldn't have been better company, we shared an apartment with them and enjoyed taking in the sights. This was the first trip we took where I was able to use the new camera I got for Christmas. Here are some of the places we visited.
Our first stop was the Eiffel Tower- we went to the top for an awesome view of the city, it looks so cool lit up at night.
Standing in front of the L'ouvre with the glass pyramid behind us.
Proof that we did see the Mona Lisa, and yes it's a lot smaller than we thought it would be.
Musee D'Orsay used to be a train station and even has the original clock still hanging. I loved the architecture of this building.
French Military Museum which houses Napoleon's Tomb
Napoleon's Tomb
Arc d'Triumph
Champs Elysees from the top of the Arc- This traffic circle has about 12 different streets converging into it, we actually drove through it twice over the summer (not on purpose) I'm glad we didn't have to repeat that experience this time.
Beautiful stained glass in St. Chapelle
Notre Dame- I don't think I'll ever tire of Gothic architecture.
Notre Dame- I don't think I'll ever tire of Gothic architecture.
Love those gargoyles
Evie's namesake- St. Genevieve is the patron saint of Paris so of course we had to take a picture.
Claude Monet's "Water Lilies" in L'Orangerie. This room in the museum was specifically built to house this piece of art. The walls are curved. You can almost see the depth of his brushstrokes in this picture. I have loved impressionist painting since high school and was loving all of the museums with so many famous pieces.
Our good friends, Cori & Chris Morris
Our good friends, Cori & Chris Morris
6 comments:
It looks like you're making the most of your European stay. It must have been nice to get away with the kids comfortable at home. Nice having a babysitter to watch them all weekend! I'm loving the updates and it just might inspire to get back to my blog. Keep the stories and photos coming!
I'm so glad to see that you are blogging again. We have missed the updates. I can't wait to see pictures of the kids. I'm sure Evie has changed so much in the last couple of months. I wish we could get over there and see you guys. Can't wait to see more posts! ~Meredith
YOur kids are looking so big. I can't believe Evie is 2. I love seeing Europe vicariously through you. You are making me hope that we get to go to Germany next. I love the updates. I need to up date mine too.
Glad you are back to blogging again - we almost called Sunday but were not sure if you went somewhere for the 4 day weekend... we have company this weekend but if they leave early we may try to call Sunday... Hope to talk to you soon.
I love your pictures and the moments you captured from our Paris trip. Keep it up -- I can't wait to see/read about Greece, Turkey & Italy...
I love your pictures and you are forgiven for including that picture of me :)
Yesterday, in the car Keanna said that she wanted her hair cut short like Sister Russell's hair. We will see what I can do for her. Keep up the posting
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