Jardin D’Acclimatation

I’ve loved amusement parks for as long as I can remember. Some of my favorite childhood memories are my dad taking my sisters and I (and usually a neighbor or 2, and sometimes a cousin) to Six Flags Great America on a hot summer day. The roller coasters, non-stop candy and ice cream, the freedom to walk around the whole place without paying attention to cars and traffic, and of course a day out with my dad always made for a memorable time.  There’s a small amusement park right in Paris, the Jardin D’Acclimatation, that I’ve been waiting to go to with Lilah, and we finally went last week with our friends Nancy and Thomas.  It was a really warm day and the jardin wasn’t very crowded which was an added bonus. Lilah rode her first roller coaster like a champ.

Little L on her first roller coaster.  She loved it!

Boat ride!

This ride was hilarious - galloping horses that went around a pretty long course, neighing and all. It was my favorite!

Nancy and Thomas on their horsey.

Two tired toddlers at the end of the day

Quick visit from Grandma Susan

Grandma Susan finagled her way to Dublin for a business trip so that she could come visit Lilah before flying home.  Lilah loved spending time with her Grandma, which is no surprise considering Grandma Susan was full of hugs, love, playtime, praise, and presents.  I guess she had to catch up on 8 months of spoiling, in the form of clothes, shoes, toys, and even a night out for me and Chris!

Lilah and I were excited to show Grandma Susan all of our favorite things to do in Versailles:

We rode the train

We walked around the Marche after stocking up on fruits, veggies, and cheese

We went on an adventure to the aquarium with Thomas

We went to Paris 

We went to the Chateau gardens with Arielle 

We played, snuggled, and laughed with Grandma.

Thanks for visiting!  We can't wait to see you and Grandpa Jon in June!

Happy new year

Happy New Year!!!