Friday, October 4, 2024

Le Sommet de la Francophonie

 Noah is a jeune ambassadeur francophone through his high school, and got to participate in the 19th Summit of the French Language, held at the Cité de la Langue Française in Villers-Cotterêts today. 


 

He got to meet President Macron, the first lady, and other dignitaries.


Macron and the young ambassadors

Noah and the young ambassadors

Macron with the young ambassadors



fancy food!





"family photo," as they call it


 

Monday, September 30, 2024

Happy Birthday to me

We had a quiet celebration at home for my birthday. As is tradition, airplanes are worth 10 years. The gooey butter cake was delicious!



Saturday, September 28, 2024

S&T Club Swim Meet at SLU

 Benjamin's swim club had their first meet of the year at Saint Louis University this weekend.



Visiting AstonFly

 Noah and I visited AstonFly aviation school today. The school is located southwest of Paris, in the Yvelines department. Their training program lasts two years, and lessons are in English. 





Wednesday, September 25, 2024

You might live in France if...

 dinner delivers itself to your door.