gabriella & jd (and alex! and vincent!)

We're back in the swing of things in Paris.  Sadly, due to the events in early January in Paris, we are still on vigilant alert (Plan Vigipirate) with armed soldiers guarding sensitive buildings and no school field trips. pictures Vincent was chosen to bring home "Lily" for the weekend, the baby doll in his class.  He was responsible for taking care of her the entire weekend.  We had a good time. Park, art, Lily chez Vincent, galette des Rois (and Alex found the prize in his piece), soap/vinegar/baking powder volcano for Alex's homework. pictures More Lily, meal at Au Coin de la Rue, park, toys, cheese, reading. more reading

A jam-packed two week trip back to the US, with a side trip to Florida.  We had lots of fun visiting Grannie and the rest of our family and friends.  We miss everyone already. more pictures: Delaware visit, Christmas Safari park and pool time   Florida Kennedy Space Center pictures Preparing to leave, arriving US, rental car, stop by Carrie's, dinner at Guapo's, to Grannie's. pictures Weekend visit to Toots and Poppie with Aunt Shana.  Hanukkah gifts!  Brandywine River Museum train exhibit. pictures Visiting with friends, lunch in Bethesda, visiting with Kathleen, Mrs. Mudd, Maureen, Maisie, John, and the Cahoon's on Trailway Drive.  Christmas Eve dinner at Bistro Provence in Bethesda.  Alex was so tired he fell asleep at the table. pictures Christmas Day at Grannie's.  To the Cahoon's for afternoon Christmas meal. pictures DCA to West Palm Beach to visit Aunt Adele and Uncle Ed at their new house and Z and GG in their RV at Lion Safari