Now that we are over jet-lag, have unpacked (well, almost!) and are settling back into our daily routines, we can now tell the world about our wonderful trip to the US.

Our travels from Paris to Columbus, Ohio to see grand-ma and grand-pa were filled with obstacles! Started with a power failer at the Paris airport and then of course with us missing our flight and spending the night in washington with out suitcases and with a puky dress! My mom was a mess, but I was happy in her t-shirt eating my mac and cheese!



The next morning was a little difficult. We had to get up at 4AM for our flight! But again, I was content... Mommy sais I am a great traveler!



Finally we arrived in Ohio. We were lucky to be greeted by a 4th of july parade (one week early), which we were part of! Thank you grand-pa for such a greeting!



Grand-ma too was very welcoming, and she introduced me to a great book; drummer Hoff. To read this book you need to put an eye patch on, whichis so much fun! And of course the best part, I can be in grand-ma's arms!



A few days after arriving and settling in with the english language and my cousins Hailey and Alyssa (seen in the parade picture), we went camping with the entire family. What a great time.
Grand-pa actually took A LOT of pictures which you can see on his blog!



Another highlight of my trip was my haircut at Uncle Bob's salon!



My hair has never looked this nice!



I was also able to spend a lot of time with my friends Brecken (and her mom Michelle).



And her brother Truman. Here we are celebrating independance day! I can wave that flag now, I have a social security number!



And my favorite pass-time, the merry go round!



On our last day, we had a big BBQ at uncle bob's and aunt Claudia's with almost the entire family. Uunfortunately Wes and Cheryl and Zoe and Addy could not make it (I guess you'll have to come to france for your goodby kiss!).
Bob and Claudia have a great pond/lake in their back yard, and that boat ride was marvelous!



And that concludes my Ohio adventure. I really enjoyed spending so much time with each and every one of you. Seth, can you please come to Paris so that you can push me on the swing?! I miss you already and hope that we can be together soon. Lots of love...
(please stay tuned for the rest of my US adventure soon to be posted)

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.