Summer Vacation

This summer was full of events and outings, as you will see in the entries that follow. I've tried to organize everything chronologically but I may end up grouping some of the outings together so that there are fewer entries. I loved being able to take part in some of the local traditions this summer, and the girls had a lot of fun in and out of the sun. But I'll start this off with a few photos of the girls enjoying the summer holidays.

More bike riding

She preferred to run around after her
sister than to get on her own bike

Baking cupcakes

Goofing around

Stirring

Yum!

Playing the piano together

New hobby: knitting

Get 'em hooked young!

Playing in the sand

Selfie time!

Showing us how to swim

Up in the air!

Alixe's Second Birthday

July 2nd was Alixe's second birthday. Since the school year hadn't quite ended yet, it was a pretty low key day, but the girls seemed to enjoy it - the birthday girl in particular had a blast, and I'm pretty sure they would have devoured all the cupcakes if I had let them.

Sprinkles!

Happy girl

Wearing her new helmet

Aimy got one too

*gasp of surprise*

Opening presents is serious business

Admiring her princess tent

Loved her Elmo card

Very proud of her draisienne!

Heading Into Summer

Some photos from May and June. We had a few hot spells during that stretch, as you will see below. Aimy's school put on their annual Kermesse, the end of the year fun fair, at the end of May, and she had a blast. We even had a visitor for a few days!

She loves her bike

Proud little girl

Very tired after a busy morning at school.

Yep, she fell asleep like that.

Pushing the neighbour's son
on the swing

The city carousel

Passing a ball back and forth

Trying to write her name - May 2015

My friend and I decided to go out and
enjoy the sunshine one day when
Carlos was home to take Alixe
and the kids were at school

Our private beach for lunch.
Paradise!

Taking advantage of perfect weather conditions at the dune

Riding the Minnie Mouse
motorcycle at the Kermesse

Knocking down her teachers

Having fun 

Climbing the dune again

Smiley

Sherry came to visit!

Strolling on the beach with Aurélie

Cutie

Enjoying the VIP seating at L'Idylle Café

Yummy burger!

Gramma and Grampa Come Visit - Part 3

I thought I had more photos from my parents' visit but I can't find them... I think they may be printed photos that my parents sent and not digital. Not too many pictures of Dad unfortunately, but I don't think he minds too much.

Mom wearing the scarf I knit for her - managed
to finish blocking it the day before they left!

Playing outside in the sun with Gramma

Alixe loves horses

Giggling

No pictures of Aimy with the horse
unfortunately, since she wanted to
be in my arms to say hello.

Alixe 'on the phone' while we were
out at Biscarrosse Plage for lunch

Even Kleenex can be a phone for
this kid. What an imagination.

Puzzles with Grampa

As always, the visit flew by and before we knew it, they were heading back home. It was unfortunate Dad had to spend some time working while he was here, but we still managed to get out and visit around Biscarrosse, even if I don't have many photos - too busy enjoying ourselves to get out the camera!