Daphné in 4 minutes

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Paris

If you read the last post, Hike, you saw that it was Tonio's birthday.  Well, his brother Sebastien's birthday is 9 days later (May 31), and we schemed with his girlfriend to plan a surprise visit!  It worked.  He had no idea we were coming.  It was a really fun week in Paris, Daphné's first time to the capital of her birth country.

In the airplane!

Someone is old enough to get her own seat now.

In the taxi on the way to Tonton Sebastien's home!

We made it. 

A little girl really loves her Tonton (which means uncle, by the way).

Family picture with a Parisian skyline.

Playing at a park in Paris.

Coffee Shop with the starlette.

She has no fun with him whatsoever.

Watering the garden (which led into a water fight).

Happy 32nd birthday Seb!  Maïna introduced me to the pastry financier... I thought she was taking us to a bank at first... Haha!  Still learning everyday, even after 6 1/2 years of being in France.

Daphné playing with a little friend she met along the Seine River.  If you know Paris a bit, you can see that Notre Dame is just in the background.

Playing on the climbing wall with Tonton.

Park with Papa.

I really liked this spinning play toy; so did she.

Hanging on Sebastien's terrace.

Exploring the cemetery Père Lachaise.

Her new favorite spot, papa's shoulders.

Don't bite me Tonton!

Bam!

Oh, these two... how I do love them!

My new favorite family picture!!!

Little barefooty.

Daphné chillin' in the borrowed stroller.

She loved Maïna's shoes.

And Tonton's slippers.

Hey!

At the park again... we did lots of park hopping.

Mexican food!

I was in heaven, what can I say?  Nice does not have any decent Mexican food, at least that I know of, so I was a happy camper with this burrito.  We went back another day, too =).

Now, she's in Maïna's boots.

Seen from Seb's terrace!  God's amazing and beautiful promise!

Daphné sandwhich between the brothers.

Cheese!

And more cheese!

So, talk to me about how French she is right now!  Pain au chocolat and wearing stripes.

More park fun.

Tonio built this cool table for his bro's apartment.  He's so talented with any building project.  I'm always so amazed and so proud of my husband.

Saying good bye just before getting into the taxi to the airport.

Thanks again Seb and Maïna for your hospitality!!!

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Paris with the belle-famille

After the ladies retreat, Nancy and I visited Sebastien, my brother-in-law (Nancy's son) in Paris!  Now, I was never one of those girls who ALWAYS dreamed of going to Paris one day.  In fact, I had NO interest whatsoever in Europe.  My sights were always set on Latin America, Australia, New Zealand...  Well, that all changed when I met my handsome Frenchman, Tonio.  And now, I can say from experience (3 visits to Paris now) that it truly is a magical city... to visit.  I'm just glad I don't live here. =)

 

Seb lives on the top floor, so access to the roof is easy.  Seb was the only smart one with sunglasses. 

Land Ahoy Matey!

Maïna, Seb's sweet gal, giving us the tour of the Paris skyline.  And yes, you can see the Eiffel Tower from the roof.  Pretty cool.

Chillaxin' with the Madre, as Tonio and Sebastien call their mama.

Panoramic view from Seb's balcony.  Not too shabby.

Terrace hangout.

Place de la Bastille.

Selfie while riding a bike 4 months pregnant through the streets of Paris.  One for the books.

Following our fearless leader, Seb.

Now, this picture is special because Pierre, my father-in-law, spent a few years walking through this exact park to get to school everyday.

La Seine.

I was playing paparazzi.

They're so cute, but not as cute as these duckies below.  Hehe.

We saw duckies, and yes, I used my high-pitched, annoying animal voice to talk to them.

Post card views everywhere.

Paris is beautiful in the spring!  Come to think of it, I've only ever visited in the spring.

You know it well.

3 Ladies and the cherry blossoms in front of Notre Dame.

Cherry and almond blossoms really make me happy.

Best bro-in-law ever.  I'm so thankful for Seb!

I'm missing my Tonio here.

All four of us!

I took this picture because of the Petrignani roots to Corsica.

And I took this one for my husband, who really appreciates mosaics.

Lunch.

Dessert.

Talk about lemon meringue.

So many pretty buildings everywhere.

And so much yummy food.  We are eating Udon noodles.

So good!

Brunch before Nancy and I flew back to Nice.

It was such a great time hanging out with Seb, meeting Maïna and enjoying Paris, but I was so excited to get home to my 2 loves waiting for me with hugs and kisses.  Thanks again Seb for hosting us!

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