Halloween in France

Halloween in France is kind of anti-climatic really. It is just not a holiday the French understand, and so we have decided to give up on it over here for awhile anyway... for example, we had so-called trick-or-treaters knock on our door at 10am and they weren't even dressed up...ug! The kids here think its just a good way to get some free candy and the parents are not into getting them costumes or anything. When the girls are older, I think Charly and I will invent some fun over here and start having huge costume/Halloween parties each year, but for now, we give up!

Gigi 6th Birthday! First Slumber Party!

Waiting for everyone to arrive!
Everyone in jammies, opening presents!
Elisa, Clarisse, Clarice, Marion, Gigi, Lucie, Lilie, Jeanne, Lou!
9 little 6 years olds!

The morning after! Fun! Fun! Fun!

Gigi decided this year to invite 9 of her little girlfriends over for her first slumber party! Pizza, cake, presents, candy, popcorn and a movie, and lots of giggles and squeals! Lights out about 10 pm but the last eye shut asleep at about 1am! Back up at 6am for more fun! Happy Birthday, Gigi! We love you so very much! (check out the video below!)

Ashley is STILL NOT 40! Happy Birthday, My Love!

My best friend in the whole world is turning 38 with me this week! Let's celebrate! We are not 40 yet and that gives us both a two year head start on the best decade of our lives! Ready, set,...you GO girl! I love you, as always, unconditionally, forever and forever! You are so beautiful...believe....and be happy!