Monthly Archives: February 2012

Happy Leap Year

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Happy Leap Year!  This was the only postcard I had that I could even remotely link to the Leap Year–leaping Stitch and friends!  I know it’s a stretch but I couldn’t resist!  Besides, if we exclude Cinderella, Stitch is Laura’s … Continue reading →

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Back to School: A Nursery Rhyme

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Laura went back to school today.  I’m on vacation now!  Well almost–I have to finish getting her costume ready for Carnival on Thursday and Elise is still here.  Laura likes going to La Maternelle (pre-school) which is a blessing.  I … Continue reading →

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Day Tripping: Château de Fougères

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

The Château de Fougères is one of France’s largest remaining medieval castles.  Built to protect Brittany from both the English and the French, the castle is a fortress and an ode to medieval military architecture.  The oldest part of today’s … Continue reading →

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Day Tripping: Farm/Agricultural Tourism

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

The second week of winter break is almost halfway over and I don’t know where the time has gone!  We’ve stuck closer to home this past week.  On Monday, we had an afternoon out with donkeys.  France, like many other  … Continue reading →

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Day Tripping: Mémorial de Caen

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

If you’re looking for one museum to go with your trip to the D-Day beaches, the Mémorial de Caen is it!  While the entire D-Day area is full of little museums all of which promise to add to your visit, … Continue reading →

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Stamp Love–Belated Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

I seem to be perpetually late with my holidays–or at least with posting about them!  Valentine’s Day is not as big a holiday here as in other countries.  You will not find little kids exchanging Valentine’s cards at school for … Continue reading →

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Another Sculpture

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

After this weekend’s naif sculptures in Saint Malo, I found myself drawn to this postcard today.  I love the beauty in this sculpture nestled among the hydrangea but I confess I know nothing about it.  Is it part of a … Continue reading →

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Day Tripping: Rothéneuf’s Rock Sculptures

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

France is freezing right now but that’s no reason not to get out for a quick trip if you’re nicely bundled up!  If you’re visiting Saint Malo and want to see some original artwork head over to Rothéneuf.  Rothéneuf is … Continue reading →

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Character Cuteness

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

I let Elise pick today’s Japanese postcard.  I figure she needs a little extra attention as she is now officially a social pariah–the chicken pox has struck again!  She chose Snoopy!  While Snoopy is as American a beagle as they … Continue reading →

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Traveling with Babies and Toddlers 101

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

I’ve started planning our summer vacation and a day or weekend trip to Jersey for this spring.  As you might know, I love traveling and getting out as much as our budget will let us.  You don’t have to go … Continue reading →

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