A bit of history

So how was everyone's weekend? Mine was alright. We didn't do anything really. We did some yard work, washed the cars, played with the baby, etc. We finally have BEAUTIFUL weather here now so that makes things much more enjoyable. We actually went and played in the orchards with baby bean this weekend. She enjoyed everything but the bees. She didn't get stung or anything but she did not enjoy them buzzing so close to her. Needless to say we didn't stay long. Since I really don't have anything to say today but wanted to post since it has been a while I will attach only a couple history pictures. I know you are all probably getting tired of my show and tell pictures but as Ms. Varlowe stated "(we) like show and tell...because they give us an opportunity to show what is cool and unique and funny about us." And as of now, I am traveling. Maybe after Hawaii in 3 weeks I'll have some better posts.

Interesting, huh? Located on the left bank of the Seine, the American Church in Paris was established as the first American church on foreign soil. It really is a beautiful place and a novelty in Paris for Americans and other English speaking people traveling abroad.

My photo from the top of the Eiffel Tower.


I don't know how many of you know this but Paris also has a Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty in NY was built by the French and given to the U.S. as a gift to welcome all immigrants coming through NY and to welcome home Americans from traveling abroad. Our statue was erected in 1886. In 1889 the American community in Paris erected the much smaller version on the Isle de Grenelle as a gift to the French and as a way to light the path in both directions between the two countries. Also, Lady Liberty is made with copper plates but years of exposure so salt water air have patinized her (oxidized her metal) to give her her famous bluish green color.