As I've mentioned before, our family and close friends have a whatsapp group in which copious amounts of Daphné footage is shared... photos, videos and funny things she says.
In an effort to try to share some of it with you, I've started making these "medleys" of videos (with my mad iMovie skills). I hope you enjoy them. For me, it's a good way to clear out some memory space on my phone, as well as enjoy our sweet, bright, happy Daphodil flower!
We treasure this little life given to us by God. Tonio and I are humbled that we have been chosen to be her parents... such an honor and a blessing!
Way back in October 2016, about half a year ago, we met 2 really cool couples from the Atlantic Coast of France. They were traveling around sharing information about Christian Surfers France! Now, if you know me, you know that this is a dream come true! Jesus, surfing and France.
"That every surfer and every surfing community has opportunity to know and follow Jesus" is the vision of Christian Surfers. They exist in about 45 different countries (see the list of nations), and I'm thrilled that France is now one of them.
I was waiting to write this blog, because their website had not yet been finished. Well, it's up and running, so here we go!
Here we are with the crew : Pierre, Joby, Vicky (with Mabel in her arms and a little girl in her belly, who was born a few months ago), Powell, Audrey (who is also pregnant here with a little girl, who was also born a few months ago), me (not pregnant just yet), Daphné and Tonio.
This October 2017, as you can see from the flyer above, these guys will be hosting a national conference for France. I really wanted to go, but we will all be still adjusting to our fourth family member ;). However, maybe we as a family can go to the big international conference the next year (October 2018), also hosted in Hossegor. We shall see.
Until then, I have the flyer up on our bathroom wall as a reminder to pray for the Christian Surfers France team, the preparation for the conference and mostly for the hearts that God wants to reach through this ministry. I look forward to seeing how the Petrignani family will be involved eventually ;).
Here is the International Christian Surfers Director sharing the
vision. I find that being a surfer is so much like being a Christian...
you have an immediate family around the world! Then, put the two
together... BAM!
We are so thankful and excited to be expecting a little boy in August, Daphné's little brother. That's right, she'll have to share social media space... ha! (AND her toys... her princess world is going to be rocked!)
Anyways, these are a few pictures I have to share with you! Enjoy!
This announcement was a collaborative effort... I saw the idea on pinterest, so I took a picture of the 4 saftey pins. Then, I asked the dynamic married duo (my really good friends) Leon of Hey Leon Media and Crystal of Swan Lettering to help me make this final product. I just love how it turned out! Thanks guys!
18 weeks
Now, I must admit that France and the States count differently, so I'm just trying to ballpark the numbers.
18 weeks
20 weeks
20 weeks
This top is a hand-sewn gift to me by Barbara Fearing (I bought the fabric with gift money from my mama). You can see the whole pattern review! It's not a style that I would have chosen, and the fabric is a bit stiffer than I would have liked... But, apparently, this is the year of the sleeve, so I'm fashionably pregnant. HA! And it's growing on me... pun intended.
21 weeks
Hoping to be down here a lot this summer!
21 weeks
22 weeks
This little life is a blessing and a gift. Every time he kicks, I'm reminded that life is so precious. We thank God for the grace of being able to get pregnant again and for the grace of having a healthy, growing baby with a relatively easy pregnancy so far. Please continue to pray for us as we prepare to meet our little man in August. Thank you!
Last year in February 2016, I launched a FaceBook game of sorts. I said the first 20 people to reply with OUI will be sent a blank postcard to color and send back to me. There was such a response that I added 20 more postcards to the deal. Thus, I sent out 40 blank postcards in envelopes all over the world!
I didn't think I would receive so many, but I got 28 out of 40 back. That's 70%!!! And I even got an extra one, designed by Tonio's uncle. So, if we add extra credit, the grade is 72.5%. Hehe! I finally got around to scanning them all. They are all so unique and beautiful. Thanks again to all who participated!
Countries represented : Germany, France, USA, Cyprus, South Korea, Switzerland, Finland and Italy.
States represented : California, Tennessee, Florida, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma and Montana.
I got my first one back!!! Thanks so much Kari!!! I love the addition of the horse. You crack me up . If there was a prize for the first received, you'd get it!!! -March 16, 2016
Recieved 2 of 40 today! Thanks Aunt Maggie and Jessica!!! So colorful and creative! -March 19, 2016
3 : 40 from Germany . Thanks Merle for the note and notebook! -March 21, 2016
4 : 40 from Grenoble, France. Thanks so much Becky! If only Paris looked like this. How fun! -March 21, 2016
5 : 40 from Dana Point, California. Thanks Allie! Great verse and fun lettering (wink). -March 23, 2016
6 : 40 from Pafos, Cyprus. Artist wishes to remain anonymous, but I know who you are! =) -March 25, 2016
7 : 40 from Nice, France. Hehe. It didn't have to travel too far. Thanks Madeleine! I like the heart-shaped water spot in the sky. -March 25, 2016
8 : 40 all the way from South Korea!!! Thanks to my high school friend Brandy!
We haven't seen each other in 16 years, but good old-fashioned snail
mail keeps people close. -March 25, 2016
9 : 40 from Chambéry, France by Jimena and 2 of her kids! Thanks so much guys. Creative idea "Lindsey's shoes" - I like my shopping shoes a lot! -March 26, 2016
10 : 40 from Antibes, France. Thanks Anna! Fun idea with the stars. I'm really enjoying receiving all your post cards. Thanks again to all who are playing. -March 30, 2016
11 : 40 from Encinitas, CA. A perfect quote from a friend who has been with me through my best and my worst. I love you Crystal!!! -April 5, 2016
12
: 40 from Nashville, TN from an old hall mate freshman year of Point
Loma (circa 1999). We connected immediately when we realized we both
spelled our names with an 'e'! Love you Lindsey!!! Notre Dame is beautiful. -April 5, 2016
13 : 40 from Simi Valley, CA from my cousin Stephanie who (a loooong time ago) chaperoned my 8th grade Washington D.C. Trip. Memories and a pen pal for life. Thanks Steph! -April 5, 2016
14 : 40 from Newbury Park, CA from a woman who has never ceased to pray for our family. Thanks so much Lynne for your love and these beautiful flowers! -April 5, 2016
15
: 40 from Oakland Park, FL from my good friend and accountability
partner way back when we were students at Potter's Field Ranch
Discipleship School in Montana in 2005. I even had the honor of being a
bridesmaid in her wedding. Thanks Ashley to you and your sweet little Ava for coloring this...love the verse! -April 6, 2016
16 : 40 from a 3 1/2 year-old from Seattle, WA. Thanks so much Betty (and parents John and Lill) for the beautiful postcard and coloring for Daphné! You're making me
hungry, just like your mommy and daddy make me with all the yummy food
they post. -April 13, 2016
17 : 40 from Switzerland ! Thanks so much Noëmi for the creative coloring AND the wedding announcement! Félicitations! -April 16, 2016
18 : 40 from Los Angeles, CA from a dear cousin who just had a baby girl not too long ago. Thanks so much Katie! And thanks to you Gabe
for working for the USPS! Your job supports one of my favorite hobbies.
I like the addition of the cars on the street, airplane, sunshine,
hearts and representing LA! -April 22, 2016
18 (and a half) : 40 from Bellingham, WA. Thanks Steve for participating in my postcard game by creating your own! Good idea . Loved the prayer you sent with it. -April 26, 2016
19 : 40 from Sarasota, FL. Thanks Kelly for playing. I like the addition of the cross and the verse! -April 26, 2016
20 : 40 from Culver City, CA. Thanks so much Aunt Caroline and Uncle Larry for this gorgeous rendition of "Under the Paris Skies." We've reached
the half way mark! I can't wait to get the rest! You are all making me
feel so loved by sending these back! -May 7, 2016
21 : 40 from Bothell, WA from an old high school friend. We hung out at lunch and were even in the same prom group. Thanks Katie for your note, and a big thanks to your talented daughter Annabelle for coloring most of the beautiful dresses! -May 10, 2016
22 : 40 from Abilene, TX from my darling and creative cousin Wyndi!
Gotta love Texas. Go big or go home. She transformed this Paris pigeon
into the lone star state bird. Ha! Love you cuz. Thanks for the picture
of AJ too! -May 11, 2016
23 : 40 from Helsinki, Finland from a precious young woman and professional ballerina! I used to drive
her to ballet classes when I lived in Cyprus with her family. I love
you Abby. You are stunning inside and out. Keep dancing for the Lord. Thanks for the beautiful cup of coffee . -May 13, 2016
24 : 40 from Kennesaw, Georgia from my friend Nikki Kawasaki,
who just might have the coolest last name, the greatest laugh and some
pretty mean art skills. This postcard is just a tiny glimpse of this
woman's amazing talent. Thanks Nikki! -May 23, 2016
25 : 40 from Newbury Park, CA from my friend I've had the longest, like 30 years!!! Thanks so much Julie for busting out the colored pencils for me. Yes, WHEN you come visit
one day, I will take you to taste all of these French confectionery
masterpieces. -May 25, 2016
26 : 40 from Florence, Italy from Daphné's great Tata Cricri (short for Christiane) who was on vacation there with her hubby. Daphné's middle name comes from this auntie, and she just started saying "Kikik" today for Cricri . We love you Tata!!! -June 2, 2016
27
: 40 from Tulsa, OK from a very sweet friend that I met in Montana.
She's even come to visit me here in France. Thanks so much Paige
! Daphné likes the cow postcard, too. =) -June 29, 2016
28
: 40 from Whitefish, MT from my bestest JoJo! She stood by my side when
Tonio and I said "I do" and when I personally went through a dark
season of "I can't." I love you Joanna! Thanks for being my friend across the seas. -September 8, 2016 And to those of you who still have postcards, it's not too late! You can always send them in, and I can add them onto the blog post. ;) And don't worry, I can't really remember who all of you are, so I'm not going to be tracking anyone down. HA! Like I have time for that. I barely had time to do this blog post.
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