How to say VROOOM! in French? If the topic today were onomatopoeia, then we'd surely have that one nailed by the end of this post. But there are two other pressing matters to figure out today:
1) How to say "Be my Valentine" in French? and
2) Who, in the States or in England, can host my French friend's 17-year-old? And/or can anyone recommend a fun USA camp for 16- or 17-year-olds? (Is 16 or 17 too old for camp?). Skip to the end of this letter and let me know!
Coup de Foudre (koo-deuh-foo-drh)
: love at first sight (from the original definition: a thunderbolt)
: A sudden unexpected event, especially an emotional one (Wikipedia)
Beautifully renovated and decorated home in the Luberon. 4 bedrooms and a study with a sofa bed, each with ensuite (full) bath. This villa comfortably sleeps 7-9 adults.
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Quand j'ai vu Jean-Marc pour la première fois, c'était le coup de foudre!
When I saw Jean-Marc for the first time it was love at first sight!
If you have been reading this journal for a few years, then you are familiar with our growing list of LOVE TERMS. Click here for a list of terms of endearment and other related Valentine's Terms.
When I saw this 2 CV at the docks the other day, c'était le coup de foudre! It was love at first sight.
"Oh no! Don't drive off!" I shouted, as the man in the striped cap walked into my camera's viewfinder and got into his classic car. I lowered my Smartphone and waved my arms, urging him to wait.
"May I take the photo with you in it?"
A bright and toothy smile was the unexpected reward for venturing to ask a stranger for his picture!
Alain is his name. Notice his toothy gap. Do you remember the charming French term for that? We learned it in the story Not a Cougar, A Wife Hen, where the young salesman flashed his "happiness teeth," or les dents de bonheur, and hearts went pitter-patter.
By the way, the backdrop in the very first photo is the bay of La Ciotat, west of Marseilles. And here, in the foreground we have jonquilles (daffodils), coquelicots (poppies), and palmiers (palm trees)–Nature's perfect frame for this classic car photo.
And who can blame those leaves for reaching out and tickling this adorable Citroën? Dried and about to wither away, these "cougars" of the plant kingdom can still appreciate the ever youthful deux chevaux.
Vroooom! Au revoir, Alain–et la deux chevaux d'Alain! Goodbye Allan and Allan's "two horse" car. A+ (à plus) or see ya later!
Two places to stay in postcard pretty France:
“La Trouvaille”–a true find in Provence! Affordable vacation rental in this beautiful old stone house in the charming village of Sablet.
New rental in Provence! La Baume des Pelerins, in Sablet–spacious, comfortable the perfect place to return to after a busy day’s sightseeing, bicycling or hiking.
Moving on now to our second question of the day: Would you like to host a French student? Or could you recommend good summer camp in the USA?
My friend Isabelle called the other day, wondering if I knew of anyone in the States (or in England) who would be interested in hosting her son for three or four weeks this August.
I told Isa that I could relate to her quest–as I am also looking for an enriching summer activity for my 16-year-old, who would love to improve her English! (In our case, we are looking for a summer camp in which Jackie would be surrounded by American kids her own age.)
The goal is to keep these kids busy, away from the TV, and immersed in English. So if you are an active family who loves to get out and do things, leave a message in the comments box and I'll forward your address to Isa (or maybe steal it for myself!)
Both Jackie and Thomas love sports. Jackie enjoys tennis, horse riding, and fashion (it would be wonderful to find her an internship or a connection in the field!). Thomas skies, surfs, hikes, and loves to hang out in his hometown of Marseilles with friends his own age.
Isabelle spoke about the possibility of an exchange (her child visits you, your child visits Marseilles) but that would mean 6-8 weeks together, in total–something that might test a teenager's patience, don't you think? So if having a French student at your place is in itself an enriching experience and exchange, and if you have a child around the same age, 17, please get back with Isabelle–in the comments section–and I will make sure she sees your note.
And, for Jackie, don't forget to recommend USA camps in the comments section, too. I really appreciate it! Note: an overnight summer camp in Colorado would be ideal! Then Jackie would visit family in Denver 🙂
Thanks for using the comments box, only, as this will help me to locate your note! And thank so much for your interest in helping!
In other nouvelles…
After planting lavender it will soon be time to plant the first grapevines–rows and rows, like an audience of goodfellows. Encore, Chief Grape!
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Wouldn’t it be more fun and much easier for her to stay with family in USA?
Wouldn’t it be more fun and much easier for her to stay with family in USA?
How come I didn’t get to go to any of those fun sounding camps when I was growing up?
Boo-hoo… Joan L.
How come I didn’t get to go to any of those fun sounding camps when I was growing up?
Boo-hoo… Joan L.
You might find this article about women’s residences in NYC interesting.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/fashion/05webster.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
As mentioned in the article, this residence began as a temporary home for French girls when they were separated from their families. http://www.jdaresidence.com/what-we-do/
A former co-worker’s daughter was considering these two when she had a fashion internship in NY one summer. I am not sure which one she chose. http://www.thebrandon.org/
http://www.websterapartments.org/history.htm
My personal preference on location between the two would be the Upper West Side.
I often passed this residence; it was in a lovely location, but the acceptable age begins at 18. http://www.themarkle.org/index.php?id=about
I think Jackie’s age (being under 18) might pose a problem for her to live on her own in the women’s residences. I hope you can find a lovely host family wherever she goes! I know a family here who hosted a French student last year, but they leave for Europe in summer.
You might find this article about women’s residences in NYC interesting.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/fashion/05webster.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
As mentioned in the article, this residence began as a temporary home for French girls when they were separated from their families. http://www.jdaresidence.com/what-we-do/
A former co-worker’s daughter was considering these two when she had a fashion internship in NY one summer. I am not sure which one she chose. http://www.thebrandon.org/
http://www.websterapartments.org/history.htm
My personal preference on location between the two would be the Upper West Side.
I often passed this residence; it was in a lovely location, but the acceptable age begins at 18. http://www.themarkle.org/index.php?id=about
I think Jackie’s age (being under 18) might pose a problem for her to live on her own in the women’s residences. I hope you can find a lovely host family wherever she goes! I know a family here who hosted a French student last year, but they leave for Europe in summer.
Kristin,
I thought I posted this separately prior to the other post, but apparently it didn’t take.
The 92nd St Y in Manhattan has housing for students and interns. Jackie is a student, but residents might have to be attending a semester in NYC to qualify.
http://www.92y.org/Uptown/92YResidence-Student-Intern-Housing.aspx?utm_source=Residence&utm_medium=SplashPage_Microsite&utm_campaign=Residence&gclid=CN2p6q6eyrwCFfNj7AodCCcAxQ
As for the neighborhood, when I lived in NYC, I took Italian language lessons at the Y and, as a single woman, I always felt safe walking or catching the bus or subway at night after class.
Kristin,
I thought I posted this separately prior to the other post, but apparently it didn’t take.
The 92nd St Y in Manhattan has housing for students and interns. Jackie is a student, but residents might have to be attending a semester in NYC to qualify.
http://www.92y.org/Uptown/92YResidence-Student-Intern-Housing.aspx?utm_source=Residence&utm_medium=SplashPage_Microsite&utm_campaign=Residence&gclid=CN2p6q6eyrwCFfNj7AodCCcAxQ
As for the neighborhood, when I lived in NYC, I took Italian language lessons at the Y and, as a single woman, I always felt safe walking or catching the bus or subway at night after class.
Do you know about En Famillle International? My daughter did an exchange with them and we had a French teen live with us. Their exchange was 6 months each but they do shorter ones too. http://www.enfamille.com/eu/home-en.html
Do you know about En Famillle International? My daughter did an exchange with them and we had a French teen live with us. Their exchange was 6 months each but they do shorter ones too. http://www.enfamille.com/eu/home-en.html
Also, Camp Augusta employs an amazing international staff of counselors. My daughter and her French sister were there as campers when they were 13 years old. But once you are over age 16 you need to be a CIT or a counselor. The counselors go through a wonderful team building training. It’s a rare and wonderful place. http://www.campaugusta.org/Staff/StaffApp/staffapp.html
Also, Camp Augusta employs an amazing international staff of counselors. My daughter and her French sister were there as campers when they were 13 years old. But once you are over age 16 you need to be a CIT or a counselor. The counselors go through a wonderful team building training. It’s a rare and wonderful place. http://www.campaugusta.org/Staff/StaffApp/staffapp.html
i think most of the YMCA camps in the US hire “international students” to be counselors or to help wherever they are needed in the camp, or if they have talents to help coach swimming. sports, sailing, canoeing or whatever their special talent might be. I am sure you can Goolge YMCA CAMPS to find out more info……..Barb
i think most of the YMCA camps in the US hire “international students” to be counselors or to help wherever they are needed in the camp, or if they have talents to help coach swimming. sports, sailing, canoeing or whatever their special talent might be. I am sure you can Goolge YMCA CAMPS to find out more info……..Barb
Any Fashion Design School or University summer camp program will normally offer housing and meals in their dorms. This offers a level of supervision and monitoring, not to mention all night chat fests with pizza and new friends. If fashion design and styling are her passion I would suggest looking at a camp that would allow her to develop her portfolio. If NYC is too intimidating I would look at other programs in smaller cities or with a contained campus.
Jackie is also old enough to go to “summer college”. Many US colleges offer a program in which high school students live in dorms with other high school students and take 1-2 university classes in the summer. If there is a geographic location that interests you more than another, this is also an option.
We live outside of Philadelphia and I have included another link to a summer design program known for architecture, but has fashion as well.
http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/about/summerHighschoolProgram/Summer_Programs_DSMR/#format.
Should she end up in this part of the world we can get her settled and look after her. However, with the posts I have read so far, I imagine she could go anywhere in the USA and one of your readers would be there to catch her.
Any Fashion Design School or University summer camp program will normally offer housing and meals in their dorms. This offers a level of supervision and monitoring, not to mention all night chat fests with pizza and new friends. If fashion design and styling are her passion I would suggest looking at a camp that would allow her to develop her portfolio. If NYC is too intimidating I would look at other programs in smaller cities or with a contained campus.
Jackie is also old enough to go to “summer college”. Many US colleges offer a program in which high school students live in dorms with other high school students and take 1-2 university classes in the summer. If there is a geographic location that interests you more than another, this is also an option.
We live outside of Philadelphia and I have included another link to a summer design program known for architecture, but has fashion as well.
http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/about/summerHighschoolProgram/Summer_Programs_DSMR/#format.
Should she end up in this part of the world we can get her settled and look after her. However, with the posts I have read so far, I imagine she could go anywhere in the USA and one of your readers would be there to catch her.
Trina, wonderful info and links about the womens residents. Thanks.
DSB, more great ideas. Thanks, everyone, for these possibilities!
Trina, wonderful info and links about the womens residents. Thanks.
DSB, more great ideas. Thanks, everyone, for these possibilities!
Hi!! I am a French student in San Diego, CA and I can recommend a great surf camp here! I have been going to YMCA Camp Surf for 5 years now and it is an AMAZING experience. We have campers from all over the world every year. For Jackie and Thomas’s age group, they would be Beachcombers or S.O.U.L. surfers (soul includes community service and other projects and it is really fun. You really become a family with your counselors and fellow campers. I have participated in both programs and have to say I enjoyed S.O.U.L more, but both are great 🙂 ) I will be a CA (counselor assistant) there from July 6 to July 27 this summer.
I would love to have them stay with us, but we will be so busy and traveling over the summer that it probably wouldn’t work out.
Here’s a link to YMCA Camp Surf’s website 🙂
http://www.camp.ymca.org/summer-camp/camp-surf.html
Hi!! I am a French student in San Diego, CA and I can recommend a great surf camp here! I have been going to YMCA Camp Surf for 5 years now and it is an AMAZING experience. We have campers from all over the world every year. For Jackie and Thomas’s age group, they would be Beachcombers or S.O.U.L. surfers (soul includes community service and other projects and it is really fun. You really become a family with your counselors and fellow campers. I have participated in both programs and have to say I enjoyed S.O.U.L more, but both are great 🙂 ) I will be a CA (counselor assistant) there from July 6 to July 27 this summer.
I would love to have them stay with us, but we will be so busy and traveling over the summer that it probably wouldn’t work out.
Here’s a link to YMCA Camp Surf’s website 🙂
http://www.camp.ymca.org/summer-camp/camp-surf.html
LOVE the citroen! it is beautiful and looks like fun to drive! i must say that when i saw the photos of CHIEF GRAPE planting the lavender, i got very jealous and began to yearn for springtime. on this valentines day, in the hudson valley of new york state, we awoke to TWO FEET of snow!! spring seems so far away, and those two photos made it feel just a bit closer!
LOVE the citroen! it is beautiful and looks like fun to drive! i must say that when i saw the photos of CHIEF GRAPE planting the lavender, i got very jealous and began to yearn for springtime. on this valentines day, in the hudson valley of new york state, we awoke to TWO FEET of snow!! spring seems so far away, and those two photos made it feel just a bit closer!
Chère Kristin,
J’adore cette idée. Mon mari et moi avons deux filles et cinq chats. Nous habitons à Rochester en l’état de New York, mais nous avons beaucoup de famille en New Jersey. C’est facile aller à New York City. Mes filles ont dix-sept et treize ans. Ma fille plus âge append français et elle doit trouver un emploi a temps partiel pour l’été parce qu’elle va en France l’année prochaine. Elle doit l’argent pour son voyage. Cependant, voudrait-elle votre fille trouver trop un emploi a temps partiel au camp ? C’est un camp de YMCA pour les enfants que les parents travaillent pendant l’été. Ma fille a reçu son certificat pour être une maitre nageuse. Le camp est dix minutes en vélo ! Nous n’avons jamais été une famille d’accueil, mais nous avons eu ma famille en Belgique (mon neveu et deux nièces) nous visiter pour quatre semaines pendant l’été. Peut-être ceci peut marcher avec beaucoup de travail. Si nos filles voudraient envisager, Je voudrais aussi!
Sincèrement,
Janine Burge
PS Peut-être je pouvais une famille d’accueil pour le garçon de votre amie dans cette région.
Chère Kristin,
J’adore cette idée. Mon mari et moi avons deux filles et cinq chats. Nous habitons à Rochester en l’état de New York, mais nous avons beaucoup de famille en New Jersey. C’est facile aller à New York City. Mes filles ont dix-sept et treize ans. Ma fille plus âge append français et elle doit trouver un emploi a temps partiel pour l’été parce qu’elle va en France l’année prochaine. Elle doit l’argent pour son voyage. Cependant, voudrait-elle votre fille trouver trop un emploi a temps partiel au camp ? C’est un camp de YMCA pour les enfants que les parents travaillent pendant l’été. Ma fille a reçu son certificat pour être une maitre nageuse. Le camp est dix minutes en vélo ! Nous n’avons jamais été une famille d’accueil, mais nous avons eu ma famille en Belgique (mon neveu et deux nièces) nous visiter pour quatre semaines pendant l’été. Peut-être ceci peut marcher avec beaucoup de travail. Si nos filles voudraient envisager, Je voudrais aussi!
Sincèrement,
Janine Burge
PS Peut-être je pouvais une famille d’accueil pour le garçon de votre amie dans cette région.
Hi Kristin,
I have heard good things about San Diego Zoo Safari Camp http://www.sdzsafaripark.org/education/summer_camp.html and the Fashion program at the Putney School http://summer.putneyschool.org/fashion-design
Neither are in Colorado but look like fun. Good luck!
Hi Kristin,
I have heard good things about San Diego Zoo Safari Camp http://www.sdzsafaripark.org/education/summer_camp.html and the Fashion program at the Putney School http://summer.putneyschool.org/fashion-design
Neither are in Colorado but look like fun. Good luck!
FANTASTIC CAMP – Chimney Corners in Becket MA (Berkshires). Many international counselors, and an incredibly beautiful, welcoming and judgement free place. French children come to this camp.
Here is the link.
bccymca.org
FANTASTIC CAMP – Chimney Corners in Becket MA (Berkshires). Many international counselors, and an incredibly beautiful, welcoming and judgement free place. French children come to this camp.
Here is the link.
bccymca.org
C’est UNE deux chevaux…
et Vive la Saint Valentin!
C’est UNE deux chevaux…
et Vive la Saint Valentin!
Kristin-
I have been following your blog for a few months now and love it – we have been having a really COLD and SNOWY winter in Chicago, so your stories and photos allow me to escape for a moment!
Another fashion option is the School of the Art Institute of Chicago – they offer summer classes with two and four week sessions. It is worth looking into. I used to work there (almost 18 years ago managing the art history department – then kids became my full-time job), so know the school/program first hand. My daughter is 14 and wants to get into fashion, so I have been looking into classes for her to take when she gets into high school. The school puts on an incredible fashion show which we are going to this Spring 🙂
Chicago is an easy stop on the way to Colorado.
Good luck with the search!
Kristin-
I have been following your blog for a few months now and love it – we have been having a really COLD and SNOWY winter in Chicago, so your stories and photos allow me to escape for a moment!
Another fashion option is the School of the Art Institute of Chicago – they offer summer classes with two and four week sessions. It is worth looking into. I used to work there (almost 18 years ago managing the art history department – then kids became my full-time job), so know the school/program first hand. My daughter is 14 and wants to get into fashion, so I have been looking into classes for her to take when she gets into high school. The school puts on an incredible fashion show which we are going to this Spring 🙂
Chicago is an easy stop on the way to Colorado.
Good luck with the search!
Canoe Island French Camp in Washington State’s San Juan Islands, c’est l’été avec un petit accent français et c’est pour rêver. Allez vite à la site web (canoeisland.org) et découvrez l’endroit parfait pour votre fille. Elle sera bien contente!
Canoe Island French Camp in Washington State’s San Juan Islands, c’est l’été avec un petit accent français et c’est pour rêver. Allez vite à la site web (canoeisland.org) et découvrez l’endroit parfait pour votre fille. Elle sera bien contente!
Kristin,
You are probably overwhelmed by now with all the suggestions. However, I thought I sent this yesterday in a separate comment on housing for the Vogue teen camp.
The 92nd St Y houses students and interns in NYC. Jackie is a student, but I don’t know if she would have to be enrolled in a summer semester in NYC to qualify. http://www.92y.org/Uptown/92YResidence-Student-Intern-Housing.aspx?utm_source=92Y_HP&utm_medium=RCol_92YResidence&utm_campaign=Residence
Today, though, when I went to pull the housing link, I noticed the Y also has a summer fashion camp. http://www.92y.org/Passport-NYC/Fashion.aspx?gclid=CJrDjLvCzLwCFWxp7Aodqj8AOQ
When I lived in NYC, I took Italian language classes at the Y. As far as the neighborhood, as a single woman, I always felt safe leaving class at night to walk or catch a bus in the neighborhood.
Kristin,
You are probably overwhelmed by now with all the suggestions. However, I thought I sent this yesterday in a separate comment on housing for the Vogue teen camp.
The 92nd St Y houses students and interns in NYC. Jackie is a student, but I don’t know if she would have to be enrolled in a summer semester in NYC to qualify. http://www.92y.org/Uptown/92YResidence-Student-Intern-Housing.aspx?utm_source=92Y_HP&utm_medium=RCol_92YResidence&utm_campaign=Residence
Today, though, when I went to pull the housing link, I noticed the Y also has a summer fashion camp. http://www.92y.org/Passport-NYC/Fashion.aspx?gclid=CJrDjLvCzLwCFWxp7Aodqj8AOQ
When I lived in NYC, I took Italian language classes at the Y. As far as the neighborhood, as a single woman, I always felt safe leaving class at night to walk or catch a bus in the neighborhood.
Kristin,
I know of a great summer camp in Mexico….it would be a tough two week course though. Rise and shine every morning at 6 a.m. and paint for 2-5 hours. Then off to the beach to sell jet-ski rides at a beachside resort just a bus ride from her own private room in a fabulous condo with 4 tennis courts and golf course right out of the kitchen window, plus located right on the Marina. Two mornings a week Jackie would have to run on the Malacon downtown when all of the good-looking guys are there around 8 a.m. Then lunch and shopping. Scuba diving is also available….
Homemade beautiful meals by Chef John everyday….all laundry washed and ironed by Adela plus her room cleaned for free.
XOXO
GRANDMERE
Kristin,
I know of a great summer camp in Mexico….it would be a tough two week course though. Rise and shine every morning at 6 a.m. and paint for 2-5 hours. Then off to the beach to sell jet-ski rides at a beachside resort just a bus ride from her own private room in a fabulous condo with 4 tennis courts and golf course right out of the kitchen window, plus located right on the Marina. Two mornings a week Jackie would have to run on the Malacon downtown when all of the good-looking guys are there around 8 a.m. Then lunch and shopping. Scuba diving is also available….
Homemade beautiful meals by Chef John everyday….all laundry washed and ironed by Adela plus her room cleaned for free.
XOXO
GRANDMERE
Loved the pics in your blog! The car is too precious!
It seems as if you have been given some great ideas to pursue. I will add one more: Pali Overnight Adventures in southern CA. They host children from overseas as well. Most of the pics on their website show younger children, but their are older ones as well. One of the features is a Fashion program.
Good luck!
Loved the pics in your blog! The car is too precious!
It seems as if you have been given some great ideas to pursue. I will add one more: Pali Overnight Adventures in southern CA. They host children from overseas as well. Most of the pics on their website show younger children, but their are older ones as well. One of the features is a Fashion program.
Good luck!
I also worked as a French teacher at Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, MN. It is a world-class camp and students come from all across the US and foreign countries, so you meet cool people. It’s also remote and in the woods, with high technology! They have an International Day at the German Camp (this is where Chelsie Clinton went to camp years ago) and you can taste different foods and participate in a cultural soccer match or debate world peace.
Colorado Springs, CO sounds like fun too.
Have Fun!
I also worked as a French teacher at Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, MN. It is a world-class camp and students come from all across the US and foreign countries, so you meet cool people. It’s also remote and in the woods, with high technology! They have an International Day at the German Camp (this is where Chelsie Clinton went to camp years ago) and you can taste different foods and participate in a cultural soccer match or debate world peace.
Colorado Springs, CO sounds like fun too.
Have Fun!
I’d consider hosting a student; would have to talk it over with the hubby first. We hosted a student from Toulouse a few years ago, and it was a great experience. My boys are both in college now, but I know plenty of teenagers. We live in the Atlanta, GA area.
I’d consider hosting a student; would have to talk it over with the hubby first. We hosted a student from Toulouse a few years ago, and it was a great experience. My boys are both in college now, but I know plenty of teenagers. We live in the Atlanta, GA area.
Hi Kristin,
I had the pleasure of my granddaughters company for this weekend and I was telling her about you. She was looking at your blog and when I told her about your request for information about camps and such she was excited, and thought she had a grand idea. She is 18 and attending BYU in Provo, Utah, a great student and always up for new adventures. She had the opportunity to go to Spain last summer and so saved her own money to go (very independent girl) She has a brother that is 16 and is a junior in high school that is also a great student, has tutored several years students older than himself. Patient teacher. They both love sports, especially basketball. Her brother is an avid fisherman and he and his father and brothers do a lot of fly fishing. They live right outside Durango, about 4 hours from Denver. Family life is the center of their world and they have very high standards. My granddaughter thought it would be “awesome” if both your son and daughter could come at the same time, then the four of them could have a great time horse back riding, fishing, playing ball, hiking (their father loves to hike) etc., etc. My granddaughter will be home from sometime in April till August or September. She is waiting to serve a mission for our church. I think you might want to talk to her parents if you are interested. Just let me know if you would like to contact them. I might just be a little prejudice, but they are one fabulous family. They are so fun to be with and they really love life. We are a close knit family and there also might be a chance that they could visit family in Southern Utah and Northern Utah. We have some beautiful parks and other great places to visit. I also would love to meet your children. Hope you find just the perfect place for them this summer.
Hi Kristin,
I had the pleasure of my granddaughters company for this weekend and I was telling her about you. She was looking at your blog and when I told her about your request for information about camps and such she was excited, and thought she had a grand idea. She is 18 and attending BYU in Provo, Utah, a great student and always up for new adventures. She had the opportunity to go to Spain last summer and so saved her own money to go (very independent girl) She has a brother that is 16 and is a junior in high school that is also a great student, has tutored several years students older than himself. Patient teacher. They both love sports, especially basketball. Her brother is an avid fisherman and he and his father and brothers do a lot of fly fishing. They live right outside Durango, about 4 hours from Denver. Family life is the center of their world and they have very high standards. My granddaughter thought it would be “awesome” if both your son and daughter could come at the same time, then the four of them could have a great time horse back riding, fishing, playing ball, hiking (their father loves to hike) etc., etc. My granddaughter will be home from sometime in April till August or September. She is waiting to serve a mission for our church. I think you might want to talk to her parents if you are interested. Just let me know if you would like to contact them. I might just be a little prejudice, but they are one fabulous family. They are so fun to be with and they really love life. We are a close knit family and there also might be a chance that they could visit family in Southern Utah and Northern Utah. We have some beautiful parks and other great places to visit. I also would love to meet your children. Hope you find just the perfect place for them this summer.
Kristin. A little added note. I’ve asked to have you join my Facebook. I don’t spend a lot of time on it but you can get an idea of what our family is like.
Kristin. A little added note. I’ve asked to have you join my Facebook. I don’t spend a lot of time on it but you can get an idea of what our family is like.
Hi Kristy,
Enjoyed catching up with your posts today. Your car story in Malta reminded me that I haven’t told you our car story from Bandol yet. Someday.
I wished I had known earlier about Jackie and Isabel’s son wanting to make an exchange. I have 2 sisters from Paris coming in July and Jack will return with them to spend August in Corsica. Lucky boy!
This is a camp that Jack attended for many years. He loved the Ranch Camp section, because it was all horses, everyday. However, the Balagan camp for older teenagers is the bee’s knees of the whole camp. Treehouses about the river, with LOTS of activities including river rafting and horses.
http://campfirecolumbia.org/summer-programs/camp-namanu/resident-camp/
I know it’s not Colorado, but I would be willing to help in any way I can to get her there, airport transfers and of course, host her at our place for a few days in between if she wants. She could go to Denver afterwards?
Gros Bisous Kim
Hi Kristy,
Enjoyed catching up with your posts today. Your car story in Malta reminded me that I haven’t told you our car story from Bandol yet. Someday.
I wished I had known earlier about Jackie and Isabel’s son wanting to make an exchange. I have 2 sisters from Paris coming in July and Jack will return with them to spend August in Corsica. Lucky boy!
This is a camp that Jack attended for many years. He loved the Ranch Camp section, because it was all horses, everyday. However, the Balagan camp for older teenagers is the bee’s knees of the whole camp. Treehouses about the river, with LOTS of activities including river rafting and horses.
http://campfirecolumbia.org/summer-programs/camp-namanu/resident-camp/
I know it’s not Colorado, but I would be willing to help in any way I can to get her there, airport transfers and of course, host her at our place for a few days in between if she wants. She could go to Denver afterwards?
Gros Bisous Kim