a flower for you!

first day of school

first day of school....kindergarten for isaac, 4th grade for owen

these are all the kids in the neighborhood waiting for the bus

new bag concept

i just bought this bag at a local boutique. it's great for groceries, etc...but the best part is that it folds up to a small ball that you can carry in your purse. i always forget my reusable bags so it's perfect for me! me ha - time to get sewing :)

it has this little pocket on the inside that it folds into

the pocket has an extra flap that folds over to completely "close" the ball

voila!

Remi's Birthday Party

Family Reunion yesterday at the Bernard's We found a new spot in the backyard, looking for some shadow on a very hot day

Remi is probably going to run an Ely's to go, somewhere in Toulon, because food was his first choice, the pen came only second (but can help for writing the bills)

And as you would expect, food was plenty and so was the Rosé (but no Mirabel yesterday, I am saving it for Heath next year)



Thierry was very proud of his new white socks and blue suede shoes...



Juliette didn't seem too sure...



And as promised, Antoine and Loic started teaching Remi some ballet, whitout water, but nevertheless very convincing.

Water Ballet Practice -The terminator way

Is Antoine the next Nijinski or the next Arnold ?
That is the question

Rémi wants to practice too, coming soon...

Labor Day (every day)

Some have fun in the river, other laze on the Mississipi river... But you life in Montpellier is another story, kids have to work here you know, wathever the age. And remember it's never too soon to learn the broom !

Still planning to come next year ???

Grandpa and Trini

A few days on the Frio

Turning 1

Rémi turned one on Wenesday and we celebrated with few people as Loïc is in his submarine!
The real party will take place in Montpellier next Saturday.
However it was fun for Rémi but more for Antoine who got to blow the candles, open the presents and play with all the toys...
Also Rémi took his first steps on Friday!
(Sarah, next pictures you'll see his new haircut, a lot shorter!!!!)

jazz on the green

every thursday night in the summer, the art museum in omaha hosts "jazz on the green". it's free, people bring picnics and blankets and it's always packed. it was beautiful tonight - we met some friends and ate fruit, cheese & veggie pepperoni :)

missouri river

boating & water skiing on the missouri river

Another look at Corsica

Seems like Corsica is the meeting point of the LQ family these days, at least the european branch !

Lily and I spent 4 days in the north of the island last week, I regret to say that I could not keep up to the "7 villages a day" standard, but you will understand why when you get to drive there...

So here are a few pictures of the famous Beauty Island...

This old building is actually a palace in a very small village overlooking the bay of Calvi.

The following pictures were taken at the Campo Di Monte Farm, an incredible place hidden in the mountains. Excellent food, very original setting (tables are dressed in 4 different buildings) and highly recommended (can do veggy, the soup is just gorgeous)

And the sound of goat cheese to finish with