I don't have too many pictures from last weekend. The girls all had at least four days off from school. We did a little shopping together and then they did some things with their friends. The middle daughter dressed up some rice krispie bars with Halloween sprinkles. They are so much better when they are made in a slightly smaller pan so that they are thick. Yum!
There was some hanging out time when the two youngest made Emmy queen for a day. You can see how excited she was.
On Sunday we went to the art museum with a friend who was gracious enough to take this picture. The exhibit from the Louvre was really interesting. In addition to some well-known masterpieces there were some works of art that were attributed to the wrong artist for years before a correction was made. There were also some pieces on display that were thought to be originals for many years until it was discovered that they were actually forgeries. Here are a few pieces:
The Card Sharp and the Ace of Diamonds by Georges da la Tour.
Pandemonium by John Martin which actually has a lot of detail that can't be seen unless you are up close.
The Astronomer by Vermeer which looks like a photograph. Amazing! This painting was stolen by the Nazis during WWII and barely escaped being blown up in the mine where it was hiden. It was a favorite of Hitler. 
I liked the saying on this pillow in the gift shop. I guess I am not elegant--oh wait, I already knew that, but I like it anyway. We went to a restaurant for dessert afterwards. A good way to end a holiday weekend!
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