Monthly Archives: August 2011 Around every corner and down the most random of side streets are where you find the magical moments of ooh la la that make Paris such an amazing place. I’ve got thousands of pictures (literally) of all the incredible things we’ve seen during this trip. But just wanted to share a few today. Loving the… The apartment we intended to rent for our summertime stay in Paris ended up not working out – and we’re so grateful because where are, in the heart of Le Marais, couldn’t be any better! Just about 100 steps from our front door are two delightful sandboxes at Place des Vosges (the oldest square in… Love this new look Jessica. Miss you! Thank you, Everyone! (I’m making the move from Typepad to WordPress – and working to link all my past posts and images into this new site!) What happened to the rest of the photos? Did you remove them? Love the close-up of Gabrielle leaning on her elbow….it looks like a photo you’d see in a fashion magazine! Maybe in fifteen years or so, we’ll be seeing Gabrielle on the cover of Vogue! wow nice shots, thanks for sharing and letting us live vicariously! Beautiful photos! Your daughter is so adorable! Gorgeous shots, and I LOVE the new site design! Le Marais is my fav part of Paris, and where I would choose to live given the option. Place de Vosges is a great playground for kids and adults alike…so glad you are enjoying your time!  I commented to Jeffrey today that Gabrielle probably won’t remember spending this time in Paris – but that I will always remember her looks of interest, her giddiness, her ability to recognize landmarks, how she refers to the flat we’re staying in as “Paris,” how she stops to look at all that’s around her, how… Thanks Ali! Miss you and love you! Loving your new site Jess! Beautiful! Thank you, Everyone! I decided to do a “bring from home” souvenir that could be personalized just for G. Found the necklace on Etsy here http://www.etsy.com/listing/62745234/eiffel-tower-charm-initial-disc-and Such a beautiful photo of sweet G! Hope you all are having a wonderful time being locals! So sweet! The necklace looks beautiful on her! Miss you guys!!! Seriously adorable picture! love Gabrielle’s necklace! YAY!!! BUt we miss you guys! POst more pictures!! so adorable! Have the best time - Love it! I have the exact same photo! I hope you guys are having a blast. oh gosh, she’s so beautiful jessica! hope you have a delightful time away. LOVE!!! Such a lucky girl. |
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Jenny - Jess, Paris is the most magical of all cities in my opinion. No matter where I travel I always want to go back to Paris. I took my 5 year old a few years ago and she was absolutely enchanted (especially when we took a day trip to Versailles!)! Enjoy your time there – I envy you!
Rebekah - Love this beautiful post, Jess! A magical time with your family. So happy for all your experiencing in such a magnificent place. xo
jordan - Love all the pics! What a magical time for you 3! I do love cats and dogs – it will be fun to see which one you get first
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lee - These photos are beautiful! I love the photo with the kitty cat curled up in the stand…so whimsical and unusual.
And the new look of your blog is lovely and simple. What an elegant way to showcase your photography and memories. =)
Ali - Jess – this post is magic. Love all the photos but especially that last one of J – great capture.
Sue - Gabrielle will be so happy to see all the wonderful moments you’ve recorded in photo and story when she is older. It will be something you’ll all treasure in years to come. Thank you, Jessica, for sharing these precious moments with all of us!
Alexandra - Thanks for sharing your Parisian summer with us. The photos are just lovely. I would love to see some of the flat as it is always interesting to know what you can find for an extended visit.
Susan - What an amazing experience for Gabrielle…and oh those mini Bensimon shoes are too cute!!