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!!

Back by popular demand (yeah, you know who you are!!!)
Here are some of my best shots...
As you can see spring has come and that means we can have lots of fun outside!











Thank you Lauren and Lisa for this beautiful flower. That bloom is as big as my head!


Mommy and Daddy thought that I would really like this merry go round. Turns out these things called ponies are really scary!


I much prefer driving!...


Or chillin' in a pool of balls...

Here are some pictures of my oh so fun daily life...

Mardi gras. Turning japanese, I think I'm turning japanese, I really think so!!!!



One of my favorite week-end activities; the PARK!





And my sunday morning reward for being so good while mom and dad shop for food at the market; the "manege" (that's merry-go-round in french)



I am very proud of my new skill! I am even out of diapers at night!!!



My daddy is the coolest. Well, not as cool as me wearing mommy's glasses!!



I love my desk (thank you nana!), where I draw many nice pictures.



Bath fun... I thought maybe I could enter a Dr. Seuss book!!



Sunday outing in the sunshine out in beautiful french countryside.







Cousin Lisa and Lauren came to visit all the way from the east coast. They both were very nice and read me stories!





Last week-end I went to the countryside to papy's house.
Here is me being silly with the cat's sunglasses and all of my pens stuffed down my shirt. It made mommy laugh!...



We took these photos for grandma and grandpa. The garden is very lush after all that rain we had this winter!





And, just a cute shot of me in my new t-shirt! I've had it since I was born, but only finally grew into it!... Thanks Jen.

Because there has been such demand, here are a few photos of me in action!


I love play-doh...



Can you say zoro!



I often have my friends over for dinner and slave over the stove!



Tonight I am having mister bear and madam cow over.




Look at me! Who says it's not easter?



Peek a boo!...
Don't mind the crack, since I no longer wear diapers, my pants tend to fall of!
Stop staring...