Papa et sa petite fille

To be honest, I was so taken with this adorable little girl that after a few photos from afar, I just went up to Papa and asked if I could take their picture. 

Petite fille et papa

Weekends at the Jardin du Luxembourg, the perfect time to people watch. It's a grand time for Parisian families to enjoy the gardens. This sweet girl and her Papa were so kind to let me photograph them several times that day.

Faire du vélo avec maman

A sunny day at Square du Temple. Many friends there to play with.

Le garçon et les pigeons

 Parc Monceau

La fille dans l'arbre

This young girl was having a grand time climbing this tree in the playground area at the Saint Médard church on rue Mouffetard. There were several boys looking on as she climbed higher and higher!

Of note: This was just one day after the attacks in Paris, and it was good to see Parisians out and enjoying the beautiful sunny Sunday.

Ma Journée à Paris IV - La jolie petite fille

When I decided to start this mini-series of my day in Paris, I thought it would be easy to choose the photos to share.  Now in looking at them all, I'm finding it difficult to make the choices.  Before we leave Tuileries, I must share this precious girl with you.  As I was walked up, she looked through the gate and I snapped her picture. The first one I took shows her puzzled look.  I stopped after that and smiled to her and waved.  Her sweet smile told me it was okay. Shortly after, she scampered off down the path behind her nanny. ( P.S. I adore her coat!)

I ended my stroll all around Tuilierines at the Jeu de Paume for the Garry Winogrand photography exhibit.  November is Photo Paris, and always full of  excellent exhibits. I enjoy street photography, and this was one I had on my list.

Ethan

It's no secret that I dearly love photographing children in Paris.  Meet Ethan.  Ethan and his family are Birmingham friends who just happened to be in Paris while we were there in June, 2009.  Their flat faced the gardens of the Palais Royal ( jealous???) and this summer afternoon we joined them there.  Eva, Davis, Katherine and Ethan had a grand time building a village in the white powdery dirt, marching around the Pol Bury Fountain, poking sticks in the fountains and racing through the allée of trees, just like so many Parisian enfants have done.  Oh, and the grownups took pictures and drank wine of course.

Le petit garçon et son seau

These fountains can be found in most of the Paris parcs and cemeteries. It's obvious that the children have learned quite early how to use them without getting their clothes and shoes wet!

Square du Temple is a very small parc which seemed to be a favorite of the young and old.  Very kid friendly with a large playground for the children.  This day it was alive with little ones.  We especially loved this little boy with his cute glasses and stylish sweater.

Square du Temple

64 rue de Bretagne

75003

Métro: Temple