More July fun

Dear faithful blog readers, as our little man's due date gets closer and closer, I admit that each blog post makes me wonder if it will be the last one before the blog is on a brief break for labor, delivery and recovery... hehe.  Because updating the blog will probably be the last thing on my mind.  Instagram and Facebook... maybe.  So, today, I post one more. 

Playing with Papa's hair while he works.

Happy Bastille Day!

The cutest little teddy bear backpack wearer.

First ring pop.

Mamie and Papi's magical backyard.

She loves it here.

Morning beverages after a sleepover with Mamie and Papi.

And apparently this sweet selfie was by request of Daphné.  I love it!

Flower child.

Joy!

Bliss.

A project that took me far too many years to finally accomplish... getting a frame and putting up wedding pictures.  We've almost been married 7 years - it was about time =)!

Cricri came to Nice for a little lunch date.

Daphné at 3 months-old and at 2.5 years-old playing with the same play mat.  The second photo is her inspecting it for little bro.

Cherries or a live chicken?

And I share this one, because my brother-in-law has the most amazing view from his office.  Whenever he sends us pictures, I think of this verse: "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork." Psalm 19:1 - God is truly majestic in all He does!

Chocolate mini icecream cone.

Tired during worship at church on Sunday morning.

Playing with her buddy Emmanuel on Sunday.  These two are the regulars.  Every once in a while, there are others kids, but I think these two run the show in Sunday school =).

Love Linz

Surfing

A couple weeks ago, my brother-in-law took me surfing in Italy!  It was so good to get back in the water.  It's been over a year since I last surfed!  Ahhhh!!!  Needless to say, I was so thankful that Sebastien took me along!

Putting on a 4/3mm wetsuit is never easy.

A board that Pierre (Daphné's Papi) found in the street.  Seb fixed it up AND personalized it with some fancy blue duct tape.

Wave check.

Seb brought his water camera - yay.

Fun perspective of his buddy on a stand-up paddle (SUP) board.

Those long boards can catch almost anything!

There's me, the hunchback of the Med.

So thankful to have such a cool brother-in-law!

Laughing and surfing go together.

Seb's friend Yann.

SUP and me paddling into a wave.  Didn't catch that one, but I got a few fun ones this day.

And a glimpse from the car.

Sebastien is out there with the SUP.  See him?

"Thank you God for sunsets.

They are Your very special way

To say goodbye to every day."

(from Daphné's "Baby's First Prayers" book by Muff Singer)

Panoramic.

Can't get enough of this place.

There's nothing like surfing in God's creation!

Seb.

Mural.

Sand.

Ok, one more.

And here we are post-surf happy faces... me, Sebastien and Yann (not pictured : Pascal) 

And a big thanks to Tonio, Mamie and Papi for watching Daphné so I could go.

Love Linz

Church Retreat

Daphné's second church retreat.  It's nice to get some mountain air.  And God gave us beautiful weather.  October 7-9.  Saint-Martin-Vésubie.

You want me to what mama?  Smile?

Daphné points at the horsie.  She makes a whinny sound when she refers to horses.  So cute.

Flannel and fire.

Worshiping the King of kings!

Car ride to hike.

Up up up!

Can you spot Daphné and Tonio?

These things save my knees on the decent.

My tribe.

Magnifique.

Love them.

Selfie with Pompon.

Oh how I need these two.

See the cows?

Peek-a-MOO!

She's got her game face on.

Closest she's ever been to a cow.

Hey cow!

Best seat in the house.

Adventures are so fun with this little girl.

{Don't get jealous... they can also be tiring, whiny, poopy, full of tears and sleepless... BUT the joy definitely, somehow in a weird way, cancels that all out... don't ask... just become a parent and you'll totally understand.}

Her little toddler legs, toddling.

Something about rivers and bridges.

Fromagerie.

No big deal.

Hey mom.

Are you still taking pictures of me?

Playing with the big boys.

These two, Marius and Esteban, were so sweet with Daphné.

They taught her how to throw a ball.

Many more moments were enjoyed than the ones you see here.  I think my favorite part was playing volleyball on Sunday.  Boy, do I miss that sport.  Anyways, it was a cool weekend and fun to get to know some people from the church a bit better.

Love Linz