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An unplanned trip to Paris-without our passports

August 27, 2010 Lana

My kids are great in the car.  They read, watch videos, and look for fun opportunities to laugh at with the family.IMG_4505 When we get out at the rest stops – everyone has permission to go crazy!  They can be loud, run, and make silly faces.IMG_4506   Sometimes silly faces just seem to break the “serious” mode. IMG_4509 I like their little personalities – laughing is such a stress reliever.  IMG_4537At the hotel…can I just say “suites” are the way to go with large families with small children.  Everyone had a place to sleep and a HOT breakfast!  I can’t tell you enough how much I like “SUITES!”   IMG_4539Isn’t this a neat building?  It is in North Texas – Sulphur Springs, I believe.  IMG_4541 Another neat building.  I have no idea what it is…might be a courthouse.IMG_4542 I just love buildings that have painted signs on them!

Now for our unexpected trip to Paris!  We totally woke up one morning and said “Today – why don’t we go to Paris?”  All the kids agreed.  We’ve been studying Europe and the Eiffel Tower for the past few weeks.  This was the perfect opportunity to go.  We didn’t even need passports!

Are you ready?

eiffel towerWelcome to Paris, TEXAS!IMG_4543 Seriously, it is an Eiffel Tower with a cowboy hat.IMG_4544  My kids looked at us like we were crazy!!!  They knew this wasn’t the real one.  They wanted to go to the top and there were no stairs or elevator!IMG_4546But, we still loved the rush.  Any Eiffel Tower will do when you are in love!      In Love In Paris   Yes, we are that for sure!Sweet Memories      I love my man!  He makes me laugh and loves to please me by taking me to CRAZY places! Underneath the towerUnderneath the tower is a map of Texas.  Looking up!The underside!  IMG_4560One last “in love” picture!   Do NOT climb!     Don’t you love the sign?  In English and Spanish – no French here! IMG_4572We had to HURRY for this storm was on our tail!  He was holding it back!  What a strong man I have! 

Blessings to you!  You are loved!!!

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Comments

  1. Robin says

    September 7, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    What amazing photos! Love them. Thanks for sharing. Your newest Hop Follower!

  2. lexi says

    September 3, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    HAHAHAHA! That is hilarious!!!

  3. School for Us says

    August 31, 2010 at 11:12 pm

    I love it! And, I guess I’ll have to go visit Paris someday! 🙂

  4. Hen Jen says

    August 31, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    oh wow, I knew their was a Paris, Texas, but I didn’t know they had an eiffel tower! Love the cowboy hat on top!!

    I’m visiting from the hip homeschool hop! Glad to “meet” you!

  5. Homeschool on the Croft says

    August 28, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    I am totally with you on the ‘suites’ thing. We’ve been to the US twice on holiday (vacation!), and have stayed in suites in a number of places. they were awesome. (‘we’ are mum, dad and 4 kids)
    Love, Anne x

  6. Anonymous says

    August 28, 2010 at 2:55 pm

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    Carry on the superb work!

  7. Jen says

    August 27, 2010 at 2:42 pm

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  8. April Stockwell says

    August 27, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    I have lived in Texas all my life. Passed through Paris, Texas and yet I had no clue there was a Texan Eiffel Tower!!

    Awesome! Love the photos of your children. They all look so happy!

  9. Marina@EBMR says

    August 27, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    Love it! Love it! Love it!

    You must tell me where this is….so cute….Eiffel tower with a cowboy hat indeed 🙂

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