A day in Antibes

We always love an excuse to see Tonton Robi and Tata Kikik!

October 27, 2016

This was a special trip - we took the train!

She LOVED it!

When I showed this picture to Tonio after we got home, he said, "She looks so big here."  You'll always be our baby girl Daphné.

Rob having fun tickling Daphné.

I think of all the stroller drivers, she prefers her Robi driving.  It was like Mr. Toad's Wild Ride at Disneyland. =)

All eyes on the princess.

Having drinks at a cute little café in Antibes.

She really enjoys using her legs now that she can walk.  It's still amazing to me that she only started walking in July, 3 months ago!

Tonton and Tata gave this little girl her very first ride at a carnival.  VERY special.

I wasn't sure how she'd do... so much noise, lights, craziness... she handled it like a boss.

And then asked if she could go again when it stopped.  Twist Robi and Kikik's arm ;).

Her first choice was these motorcycles in front of her, but since she's not even 2, she had to choose a car.

Her Grandpa Tim was proud that she chose the off road Toyota FJ.

Comin' around the bend.

And then we tried the stationary carousel after the cars.  She was much less impressed, but Rob put it well... "If she starts with the high dive, the low dive will be much less exciting."

In any case, she was so happy to ride the motorcycle on this one.  I love when these two are together.  Christiane and Daphné Christiane =).

Above is a little 30 second video of the fun!
Thanks so much Rob and Cricri for a fun afternoon in Antibes with you two!

Love Linz

Mama-Daughter beach time

A special impromptu afternoon with my gal!

For those of you that follow me on instagram or facebook, you've seen the above picture before with a little story behind why this photo is so special to me.  You can read it at the end of this post.*

Feet!

Feet and a little girl hand.

Croissant on the beach?

Yes please!

Daphné's in a croissant coma.

Our little nook.

Sand is quite rare on the Nice beach, but the fall and winter change the coastline, equaling happy us!

Seagulls - she loves to chase them.

Don't we all?!

Throwing little rocks into the sea.

Nothing like bare toes in the sea in October!

I'm thankful we live here.

It's not always easy,

But days like 

These Help

A lot

;)

Here's a little video of Daphné chasing the seagulls.

*[The beginning] photo captures the light that I knew had to be there in depths of my darkness and depression. My husband asked me what I looked forward to when I got better. And though my hijacked brain believed I sincerely was never getting out of the pit, I forced myself to answer his question. I remember answering with a bit of hesitation but with a genuine belief that hope existed, I said, "Holding hands with my little girl and going to the beach with her." Here we are almost 2 years out, and I can't thank God enough for saving me and our sweet princess. Sharing helps me continue to heal. Thank you for listening.

Love Linz

One word

Pictures

Tunnel.

Blue.

Big.

Friends.

Astor.

Daphné.

Juli.

Impact.

Heals.

Gang.

Fans.

Robi.

Nose.

Baby.

Stroller.

"Killi"

Car.

Slide.

 

Pine cone.

Church.

 

Stickers.

Creative.

Boots.

Nemo.

Russian.

Weeeeeeeeee!

Love Linz