Party on, France...Party on!

Tuesday of week three, and we're all recovering from our big weekend party. Yes, I'm still sober. :) I do not need alcohol to unleash the party geek in me. One of our classmates, Brenda (who is as nice as she is cute and talented) threw a party with her husband Rocco as a little send off for him. He stayed here with her the first two weeks...and was heading back to Florida. He totally decorated their little French rental yard with balloons and candles....and the party was complete with party hats and leis. No theme one could nail down, really....just colorful and festive. See pics.

Sunday night, Anna, Rita and I went to the local restaurant Du Lac, and stayed way past dark. Here's the jest....it's quite a walk from where we live....at the end of a beautiful winding road...that pours out to a lake, filled with ducks and swans (which we feed our bread to). Lovely, huh. Before midnight...it's lovely. After midnight....it's just plain dark!!! It was light when we went. Black when we left. So, we set out...three chicks, two teeny tiny flashlights, and one long, dark road.

Did I mention it goes right by the cemetery? It does. And, that's right where the giant bullfrog jumped out at us from nowhere. Guess how loud we screamed.

I sang the "50 Nifty United States" song I learned in fourth grade, Rita sang opera, and Anna graced us with the greatest song about angels protecting us and the presence of God. Loudly. It apparently worked, because I sit here writing you tonight.

This week we began painting on large canvas, with big brushes...and loads of paint. If things go well....I'll post pics at the end of the week. If you don't hear from me....well...you know.

Love and hugs and harmless frogs (did you know that frogs pee in your hands if you pick them up?).....Kim

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Lifeisjuicy on August 7, 2007 from Argenton-Chateau, France

from the travel blog: My Excellent French Adventure!

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darling kim,
we are so excited about everything you are
up to. your paintings are so exciting. i
hope you are having a fabulous time. can't
wait to hear from you. i had my cancer taken
off my face today. am doing great. call
me on my cell soon. sorry i missed your call
the other day. can you call me again?
i'll try to keep my phone on me. can't
swear to it though. you are doing fabulous.
can't wait to hear from you. sorry it took
me so long to answer but you know old people.
much love from your mommy and daddy.

written by mom on August 8, 2007

Hi Kim: Have you thought of adding writing to your repertoire of talents? Your adventure past the cemetary was quite entertaining. Thanks for the pictures. They are delightful. Can't wait to talk to you when you get back.
Peggy

written by Peggy Skylondz on August 8, 2007

Miss Kim! Sounds very exciting and interesting. Big Paint! And - of course you are a wonderful writer! I can hardly wait to hear myself say " Oh her? I knew her when..." :) (It's all about me, you know... LOL)

Glad to here your program is working. Have you met any friends of Bill?

I just got back from Oregon vacation. Very fun - sunny and warm... it's cold and grey in Everett. :(

You can see some pictures on my travel blog (yes, I'm a copycat) at blogabond.com/freedom011501.

Love you sooooooo much! Can't wait to see you again...(((hugs)))

written by Kae F on August 12, 2007

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