Leah : Day 6 + Misc

Hey guys, sometimes it takes me a while to get the blog updated.  I still have a post I want to do sharing pictures from a hike Tonio and his brother did a while ago.  Some consuming and important events have come up and been taking much of my time (working with a sleep trainer for Daphné and my mom's health).  Enjoy this last day with my friend Leah, along with a few extra pictures that I forgot to post in the other days... AND 2 bonus photos at the end =).

We had to get gelato.  It's a must.  This is Daphné's very first tiny gelato.  Her face says "happy."  So cute.

She approves!  Side note : Daphné really enjoys chocolate ice cream or anything for that matter.  I'm so proud.  Ha.

Making some mustard chicken, one of Tonio's favorite dishes.

A lot of these pictures were sent to me from Leah.  Isn't this a sweet mirror selfie of Leah and Daphné?

Trying on Leah's sunglasses.

Nighttime hangout.  // This ends Day 6. // Onto the miscellaneous.

 

Stroller nappin'.

Sunday morning exploration of church.

Sweetness at the olive grove.

In the monastery.

Walking down our stairwell.  Daphné can do the stairs now holding onto the rails and my hand! // AND below are the bonus photos!!!

I sent Leah home with 5 pains au chocolat in a tupperware for her husband, Eli, her kids and her grandmother.  This is her 3 year-old daughter, Vera, enjoying her croissant.

And here is her 5 year-old son, Grant, waking up to the smell of his croissant.  I still don't know what they thought, but I have a feeling it was a success!

Thanks for following my adventure with my friend Leah.  And to Leah, thank you for coming my dear friend.  I love you!

Love Linz

Grandma & Grandpa (Day 3)

On day 2 of Gang-gang and Gang-gang's visit, Daphné had a pretty high fever, so when she woke up feeling chipper, we were so thankful!!!

A trip into town with her new besties!

Saying bye at the window... it's tradition!

Daphné is on cloud nine! (And so are they!)

Mmmmmm... croissants and pains au chocolat.

Walking down to the beach... my two favorite men =).

Daughter-Mama selfie.

This pool is a hit!  Look at that sweetie with her Grandma.

And the Grandpas!!!  All gaga over their little princess granddaughter.

We usually take this selfie after a surf sesh in California, but the French Riviera will do for now ;).

Nancy and my mama (Tonio legs photo bomb).

Floaty floaty... super salty here.  And Tonio's legs made it again.  He was snorkeling.

Kissing my baby.

Walking with Tonton.

Flexie Feet.

Getting our picnic on.

Daphné, where's your belly button?

The whole gang... Daphné still checking out her belly.

I love my mama and daddy so much!!!

Daphné's face on this one takes the cake.

Come on mom!

Let me go!

I'm a bit jealous at how dark this chica is.  I will forever be a white girl hiding from the sun.

Gelato!!!

It's also tradition!!!  Daphné is not too into it yet.  She will be, don't worry.

I thank God for my family, especially when they are close!!!! =)

Love Linz

maison sweet maison

Home sweet home

All flights were uneventful (the way i like them), and it is a joy to be back with my wonderful husband whom i missed dearly.

Upon arrival at the airport in Nice a week ago, I walked out with 3 suitcases (2 FULL of baby stuff) to 4 familiar faces... one that i kissed immediately =) my Tonio !  Nancy, Sebastien and Lotta also joined the welcoming committee.  The above sign made me smile... Jinz is Seb's nickname for me, and Bilbo is Tonio's and my nickname for the baby until he OR she arrives in January.

I walked into our apartment to find these beauties.  My husband sure knows how to make me feel loved (he also cleaned the house - i'm thankful for a husband who enjoys cleaning).


While Lotta was in town, Nancy and I took her for a girl outing to Saint Paul de Vence.

The next day, she came with me to the beach while Tonio played soccer.  Then of course we had to end it with some gelato.  [Daddy, he really likes the shirt you gave him - well done !]


Since Pierre is down for the count for a bit*, Tonio taught Sunday morning (totally last-minute).  He taught the first half of Luke 9, and I sat back in awe at how God has gifted him to teach the Bible.  I was challenged to put myself in the disciples' shoes sandals when Jesus sent them out to share that the Kingdom of God is near. 

Well, it is still near, and now I, Lindsey, can also share the Good News that Jesus has died on the cross and risen from the dead to take away my sins, make me pure and give me eternal life... I want to keep sharing this.  And that is my guitar in the background - I got to lead worship before T taught.

Listen to message HERE in French once it's online : DIMANCHE 31 AOÛT, 2014

Thanks my T for your beautiful heart.  I love you !


Love Linz
*Pierre broke his back while canyoning with Tonio and Sebastien on Monday 25th of August.  Please pray for a good post-surgery recovery and for God's perfect will through it all.

time to play

And here are some fun pictures from the past week or so...

 Kebabs !

 Wiiiiiiiiiii !

 World Cup party (1 of 4) with the Loewen fam.

World Cup party (2 of 4) with the gals (Sarah, Rachel and Jessica).  No pictures from the 3rd and 4th parties, but fun was had by all, I'm sure.

 Gelato !

 Crèpes : nutella banana & sugar lemon - thanks guys for sharing with me.

 Gelato after crèpes... hey, when in Nice, France... pourquoi pas?

The mother of a local artist... no, she is not sitting down - haha.  Here is the artist's website : SYLVIE T.

 And the mom of Sylvie T. insisted that the 3 of us get a photo together... I feel short with these guys.

Having WAY too much in this cool old palace in Old Nice - you can learn more at : PALAIS LASCARIS.

 Good thing there were enough statues to go around.

 These guys are too much.

 Mirror selfie !  Hi Mom !  Hi Dad !

A visit with Lady Liberty.


Thanks for following our adventures.

Love Linz