Obsessed...

With Claire Bear...we got to hang out today while Mare and Drew went to run a few errands...the result: a photo shoot.  Here are some of my faves from the day.

Claire loving some Elmo

She's so mobile...all over the place and loving to walk holding fingers.  

That face...

So really...what's cuter than a baby in a bowl?

This is Claire's new bear...Denver.  She totally loves it, which of course is a better compliment than someone saying you look skinny.

Other highlights of today:
- Waking up and hanging out ALL day with the Caldwell's...no agenda, just catching up on so much of life.
- Playing with C.B., duh.
-Talking to Drew and Mare about everything anthropological and sociological about Jordan.  All the insider scoop...
- Mare's fantastic cooking...It's a wonder how Drew doesn't weigh 500 lbs because it's so good.
- The team meeting at the Johnson's.  I forget what true community is like...and tonight I was reminded.  So much JOY.
- After the meeting we went downstairs to Mary's favorite neighbor's house. Once again I was impressed by the Arabic proficiency of Mary, Mel and Val.  I am so inspired to immerse.  We ate special Ramadan treats and of course danced...Mare and Mel brought their belly dancing skirts.  It was...festive.

And as promised...here are some pics from the adventure in France.

Obligatory Eiffel tower photo

Segway tours...all over Paris...right after this photo the young Italian looking unsure in the green helmet flew over his handlebars.  These things aren't fast people...he was fine.  It was funny.

My plane buddy, Jerry and I at the Arc de'Triomphe.  I like making friends.

On the double decker bus.  I rode it all over Paris.  Classy.  

More tomorrow...