Aix-en-Provence

Hubby and the eldest had a quick trip to Aix, to visit relatives. Here is the eldest entertaining himself in the garden and below with the famous fountain in the centre of Aix.

A few Christmas Pics

This year my sleep was interupted a couple of times Christmas Morning. The little on woke, having a nightmare at 3am and then the big one woke at 6am telling me that Santa had made a delivery.

I went back to bed and got up at 8.30am, missing the big un-wrapping and just in time for a couple of photos.

Christmas

Our Tree!

The table for Christmas Eve.

The eldest boy.

Two boys.

Almost a heart.

Running around the table.

Two boys.

The three of us, while someone has a wobbily under the table.

All of us.

Mmm ice cream bûche.

Ice Cream.

Fun moments.

Santa has left the building!

I just opened an Esty shop.

Hiya, I've also been busy setting up an Esty shop, well it's done, so here is a link below...

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PurpleCathy

Friday at Beaugrenelle, Paris

Last Friday, I had a chance to meet a friend at Beaugrenelle, in the 15th, Paris. When I first was in Paris in 2003, this was a run down 1970's architectural embarrassment. But today it's very slick and shiny. Glass can hide so many architectural faults underneath.

My Friend and I had a great Mexican feast,
at Chipotle's Mexican Grill.

This is a view towards the Seine River, unfortunately I cut off the "Statue of Liberty", which normally you can see. Opps, which means I will have to go back for more pictures and also to explore all of the shops.

Thay have lots of shops, the usual chain shops and a Marks and Spencer...

Christmas Party at Hubby's work

This afternoon we had an appointment at Hubby's work, the kids Christmas party. Here we are waiting for the magic show.

After the magic show and food, we waited to have photos with Santa. The big brother was okay with Santa. But the little one is still a bit scared.

The outdoor activities, walking back to the car... the real big toys.

A big army boy.

Opps here he is again...

This is what I'm interested in, the light and patterns.

Boys toys.

Inspection time.

The army boy again.

This one is for the train sign.

Christmas Crafts

Here are balls I decorated with pins and sequins. I have a few more to make, almost like art-therapy in front of the TV.

Here I some birds that I sewed from a pattern made from Odlie Bailloeul. Here is a link to her website...

 

odile bailloeul

Close up of those birds.