Gabrielle getting ready for ballet class at the YMCA. Charlotte has wonderful Y facilities, participation, and programs. Rocking Chanel’s Gabrielle no.19 shade of red. Love the Wasara paper table setting I saw at Merci. A Pacific Northwest girl’s dream forecast for October. Thank you, Charlotte. I LOVE this weather! The shoes of choice in…
We are happily back home in Charlotte, North Carolina, but I still have lots to post about our experiences while living in Paris. Of all the streets we walked and spent time on, my most favorite was Rue des Rosiers (street of rosebushes). Because of its proximity to where we were staying, we visited this…
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Mefi – Thank you! I use a Canon 50D – sometimes with a Canon 50mm lens and sometimes with a Canon EF 28-135mm.
Love how you captured Paris and Gabrielle. Can I ask what camera you use and lens? Your pictures are always beautiful.
Thanks.
Robin – My pleasure! Thank you for being a longtime visitor! We need to get together soon!
Susan – Yay, I inspired you for a future trip to Paris, just like you’ve inspired me so much!
Britt – We love you too!
Suzette – Thank you!
Lannie – So great to see your name on my blog! Email us your schedule on the truck so we can hopefully see you guys during your travels! I’m so happy you’ll be together, enjoying life!
Jessica,
I look at your blog almost ever day. I just had to tell you how much I enjoy your website. You are amazing! Reading about your stay in Paris was the very best. I especially loved the picture of Gabrielle, you and your Mom walking. It’s especially cute to see how the three of you walk the very same way.
I’m joining Duke on the truck in November. I miss being with him.
Love,
Lannie
This is beautiful, Jessica! I savored every word + photo.
My favorite post. Love everything and everyone in this post! xox
I’ve walked that street, perhaps never grasping the full weight of the past there. I will certainly do that next time. On a lighter note–I love that area, so beautiful and welcoming. How lucky you are to have had the experience of living there! xo
how beautiful…your words and captures touch my heart jessica..thank you
It was an extra special treat during our stay in Paris that my mom made the trek from Seattle to join us. She fit in perfectly with our scheduled joy-filled days of discovery. And I think, just like I did, that she enjoyed seeing the simple pleasures (like bubble blowing) with not-so-simple (magnificent) backdrops like…
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This is an incredible post. It shows the power of travel and family at the same time. It is both informational and emotional. It is, and you are, amazing.
Your mother and your daughter are just so stunningly beautiful. What a wonderful visit….your photos capture it beautifully!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, everybody!
jessica…amazing captures!….love them all, especially the ones with your mom in her beret..please tell her for me that I think she looks so beautiful and stylish..wow just wanted to tell you how breathtaking some of these shots are and thank you so much for sharing them!
Where to begin?! Your Mom is so beautiful, and I see where you get your looks…so elegant, both of you! What a special treat for her to visit…so wonderful. As usual, I am blown away by your photography.
Oh my gosh! In love with this post! So beautiful and sweet. Sweet as can be.
Love this Jess. And love Patty! Beautiful pictures.
Oh it looks like pure magic! How wonderful to have your mum share in such a special trip!!! LOVE all the photos!
How special to have your mom with you. Beatiful pictures.
This was the glorious moment of our stay in Paris when Jeffrey and I Gabrielle fell in love with all things carousel! There’s a very specific process for carousel riding. You procure tickets from the attendant. You pick out which contraption you’ll ride in. Your adult places you and buckles you in. Then the attendant…
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Tania – Thank you for your sweet words. Gabrielle ADORES Simon and can’t stop giggling at his recent knock-knock joke telling. They have a really special bond – and I often see the same resemblance you do 
Thanks for visiting!
oh jessica…she’s such a joy. and so stunningly beautiful. it’s amazing how much you can see your family resemblance in these photos, especially the one in the white hat–i think she looks so much like her cousin simon there. sweet, sweet.
Sarah – Thank you!
Susan – You don’t get to keep the tickets! But I got a couple extras just to put in her scrapbook because I loved them too!
Ali – Thanks!
Tina – Thank you! I love the curls too!
Jessica,
That baby girl is so beautiful. Her smiling face makes me happy. And those curls are to die for! Thanks for sharing!
Love how you showed all these images together – great storytelling.
This put a huge smile on my face…what an experience she got to have! Can you keep those beautiful tickets?! Gabrielle is so beautiful…
I just love your new blog layout and your pictures are so good! Doesn’t hurt to have such a cute subject:)
Aww, Thanks Jess! She loves you too And was that Light Bright I saw on your blog? Amazing!
She is so gorgeous! Love her.
We picked Le Dome St. Paul for last night’s dinner. I love looking up to a view like this while dining outside. It appears the view of Rue de Rivoli is just as beautiful in the rain. Proof that the little things matter, the reason we picked Dome is because when walking by last week,…
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Katie – Thank you! Thank you! Yes, definitely add a visit to Paris to your must do list. It’s an incredible place
Mary – Thanks for finding me again!
Nancy – I’m working to fix the links so the pictures will all appear here on my new blog. It’s a MAJOR process! Thanks for visiting!
Robin – Thank you!
Mom – We so loved that you joined us in Paris!
Susan – One day we’ll plan to cross paths IN Paris so you can show me all your favorite spots!
Jessica-I’m loving your new website! Your photography & photos are amazing. Love to see the changes 
Also, thanks for inspiring. I’m making it a goal to visit Paris!
My RSS feed stopped working (maybe when you changed blogs?) and I just assumed you were taking a break while in Paris. Shame on me for not checking your blog sooner!! I’ve had such fun catching up with your delightful and gorgeous photos. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your time in France.
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p.s. My vote is for the cat! 
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I have loved to pop into your blog here and there the past couple years. I’m sad though because it’s kind of messed up…the old pictures aren’t coming up anymore. Think you’ll be getting that fixed?
looks like miss cutie pie is handling that glass pretty darn well!… and those olives look delicious. Love the capture of those buildings against that incredible sky..the angle was perfect jessica
Jessica, I loved the outdoor cafes during my stay with you in Paris. Special memories with you and your family I will always cherish. Love, Mom
Le Dome is one of my favorites!! Gabrielle with the big girl fancy glass…too sweet!
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Suzette - I. love. this. Just fabulous!
jessica - Thanks Jess and Jordan – Love you and your babies!!
jordan - Love all the images – delightful! Miss you.
Jessie - love all of these. beautiful jess!