Day Fourteen

Emily flew out of Paris this morning and landed in Dallas/Ft.Worth this afternoon. She was treated to a free dinner and hotel room in Dallas by American Airlines. The rain was so bad, they had to cancel her flight. She called home and sounded disappointed, but I say it's a blessing in disguise. Now, she can get more sleep and get over a little jet lag before she gets home. :) I wonder if she ate any frog legs while she was in France...

Day Thirteen

Emily had a full day of adventure and fun at Disneyland Paris! She spent some more money on something, and that's about all I know for today. :) That is me, holding Luke at Disneyland. I'm wearing a shirt my brother bought me in Paris. This is a pretty relevant picture. :)

Day Twelve - Emily is NOT in Scotland

Wow, make that two bombs in London yesterday! Now, I saw that the car that rammed into the Glasgow Airport in Scotland may be connected to the two cars found in London yesterday! Just stay away from France you terrorists! I guess, right now, maybe I'm glad the French didn't join us in our war with Iraq. Today Emily is at the famous Musee du Louvre. She should have seen the Mona Lisa. In the heart of Paris she will be seeing the most prestigious monuments of the city, including the Notre-Dame cathedral. Here at home we are getting ready to start some repairs and renovations on our house. The first thing we are going to do is take the wood burning stove out of our playroom. Then, I'm hoping my dad will come visit because I want to knock part of a wall out. :) Emily is excited to meet her new foster sister. Today we discovered that she really likes Cinderella. She found Sariah's wig and Emily's dress and has been dressing up everyday. I can't wait for my camera to come home, and Emily too!

Day Eleven - Emily is NOT in London

It was a bit scary going to bed last night knowing that there was a bomb found in the theater district of London where Emily was last week. Thank goodness she is now in France. Emily walked through artist heaven today. She strolled around the famous artists' quarter of Montmartre. Then she saw an impressive view of Paris from Le Sacre-Coeur. In an art workshop, she created her own masterpiece to bring home. Then she went to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Next, was climbing aboard un bateau, a riverboat, for an afternoon cruise along the Seine where she saw more famous sights of Paris. In the evening she took a French lesson. Here at home we are trying to get a diagnosis for our new little girl. I am convinced that she is somewhere on the autism spectrum. I hope Emily's masterpiece is more impressive than Luke's. :)

Day Ten

Today Emily explored the Chateau de Versailles, built during the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King. She walked the bejeweled Hall of Mirrors, and surely checked herself out many times. :) She got to see the private chambers of France's flamboyant Sun King and wander the vast formal gardens. From 1682 to 1789, the Chateau was the seat of the royal court. Then in 1789, the French Revolution put an end to the monarchy. Today the palace is often used for international gatherings attended by world leaders. Later, she went to Paris and saw the Arc de Triomphe on the Avenue of Champs-Elysees, the world's first "organized" roundabout and Napoleon's homage to the armies and himself. I've heard that most insurance companies won't even cover you if you drive on the roundabout! Sariah had her first ballet lesson this month. Ballet originated in France.