Monday, June 08, 2009

The first taste of summer in Champagne!

Our friends Pascal and Virginie, and their kids: Josephine, Gaspard, and Lucien invited us to their country home in the little town of Villars-en-Azois in the Champagne region of France. Our friends Xavier and Gaëlle, their kids: Gaspard, Owen, and Eole were there along with some other friends of Pascal and Virginie, Claire and Alan along with her kids: Robin and Elena!
WHEW! There was enough room for everyone, and with the beautiful weather a blast was had by all!


The water was chilly but the air was warm. So, I was lucky enough to try out my new swimsuit! I was wondering where daddy's bum had gone so we went out in the boat to look for it!







Both Pascale and Xavier's families are quite musically inclined so their boys sang some songs for their adoring fans.











Daddy brought bikes for all to use and for some, such as Virginie, Claire, and Gaëlle, it was their first time on a real "race" bike. Quite the hit I must admit!





If you're wondering why mommy and dad are laughing in this photo it's because it was taken by Pascale. Yes, he was dressed (or not) like in the following photo while taking the their picture! That would have made me laugh too!!