Once in a while, Malo feels a bit lonesome and sad...
Thankfully, it doesn't last long. Malo loves his recliner, which he bounces vigorously by shaking his leg and where he plays with the little toy bar.
He also loves sitting in his bumpo - in these pictures, he's just wearing a diaper owing to a rare heat wave in Paris (36C, without air conditioning).
When he's not busy smiling, Malo sleeps - this is a less natural endeavor, but he's getting the hang of it.
He's also getting more and more interested in stuffed animals and loves the flashing bee.
Sometimes, he just wants to suck his fist.
Our good friends Ray and Marilyn came to visit and brought presents. All we could offer were cute kids and some good eats.
When you abandon your wife & two kids for 10 days to go to (say) Abu Dhabi, it helps if you come back with some good ideas to make it up to her. Cooking with your daughter's a good idea.
Little fingers are always helpful.
Not to mention cooking shirtless... and the grub wasn't all bad: squid stuffed with basil and breaded zucchini flowers (one of Michele's favorites)
Lest we forget, Lucie has also been busy, visiting her friend Charles at his grandmother's in Paris, where they enjoyed a dip in the kiddy pool on the balcony. Eric (Charles' father) dipped Malo in the pool, but it wasn't so successful.
The day ended at our neighborhood park, where Lucie convinced Charles to swing with her.
Lately, she's gotten to be very good at playing quietly by herself.
Sometimes, it's just too much.
The moon is out and it's getting late...
Let's get ready to celebrate.
It's Pajama Time!
Oh yes, it's pajama time.
See even little Malo is in on the action! I guess it helps if you know the book. Baiha and her parents came over for dinner a few weeks ago. The moon was out and there was definitely a party, but in reality there was not a whole lot of pajama sleeping.
Dude, what's wrong with you? Can't you see I'm eating a hotdog? This ain't Coney Island.
Dad! quit taking pictures already...
Lucie and Fanny, aka "ladies who lunch".
Look Fanny, I'm going to show you this great thing we do in the US, it's called "body slam your little brother, WWF-style".
Thankfully, a crisis was averted, and the girls played in the wading pool.
Meanwhile, the rest of crew relaxed after some luscious steaks.
Mr Overbite
Michele went a bit overboard on the sunscreen
Our gracious hosts
Thankfully, it doesn't last long. Malo loves his recliner, which he bounces vigorously by shaking his leg and where he plays with the little toy bar.
He also loves sitting in his bumpo - in these pictures, he's just wearing a diaper owing to a rare heat wave in Paris (36C, without air conditioning).
Our good friends Ray and Marilyn came to visit and brought presents. All we could offer were cute kids and some good eats.
When you abandon your wife & two kids for 10 days to go to (say) Abu Dhabi, it helps if you come back with some good ideas to make it up to her. Cooking with your daughter's a good idea.
Little fingers are always helpful.
Not to mention cooking shirtless... and the grub wasn't all bad: squid stuffed with basil and breaded zucchini flowers (one of Michele's favorites)
Lest we forget, Lucie has also been busy, visiting her friend Charles at his grandmother's in Paris, where they enjoyed a dip in the kiddy pool on the balcony. Eric (Charles' father) dipped Malo in the pool, but it wasn't so successful.
The day ended at our neighborhood park, where Lucie convinced Charles to swing with her.
Lately, she's gotten to be very good at playing quietly by herself.
Sometimes, it's just too much.