gabriella & jd (and alex! and vincent!)

We just purchased a new camera - check it out! pictures

Alex and his new "baskets" (sneakers) We spent the first week in the US getting over jet lag (mainly Alex).  pictures movie

Paris to Dulles on the A380! Alex was very excited. Vincent enjoyed the hanging bassinet on the airplane and slept most of the time. We arrived just in time for the heatwave. Alex is enjoying all the things to do at Grannie's house including the new pool. pictures more pictures movie

Vincent is starting to smile. pictures

Alex enjoys stacking the formula and bottles to make a "chateau".  Alex watched the last Space Shuttle take off, and has been helping us around the apartment and with the shopping. Vincent is still losing his hair, and continuing to gain weight (see his chins). Vincent weighs 8 lbs 14 oz and is 21 inches long! He's gained 2 lbs since birth and grown 2 inches. pictures

flowers from JD's Executive Management Committee at work School's out, and we've been doing a lot of relaxing.  Vincent continues to eat, sleep, and grow, and his hair is starting to fall out. pictures movie check this out -                                Alex, two weeks old                                          Vincent, one month old

We are supposed to weigh Vincent at the PMI (Centre de Protection Maternelle et Infantile) every week.  On June 28 he had gained a pound! Toots left on Sunday, just in time to miss the 2-day heatwave (97 degrees+).  Grannie left today, June 29, taking the A380 to Dulles .  Alex was very jealous, he wants to take the A380. We also had the end of school meeting in Alex's class yesterday.  Last day of school is July  1. pictures last Alex school meeting

Les Grand Mères et Vincent et l'Arc de Triomphe Toots arrived on Monday.  This week we took Vincent to get the photo for his passport, went to the park, and Vincent had his first venture into Paris, and first bus rides.  We walked up the Champs Elysees and had lunch at Ladurée.  On Friday, Vincent became a US citizen when we reported his birth and applied for his passport at the US Embassy. And thank goodness for our fabulous friends in the US (Carrie and family, Rose and Beth, Kathleen) who sent us the best gifts for Alex and Vincent, and of course, trash mags for the adults.  And thank you, Heather, for the requested salsa from Austin. Toots pictures. more pictures.

Alex went back to school on Friday, and Z and GG went on a tour of Paris (the Marais, Notre Dame, Montmartre) and then we had more wine and cheese.  Saturday was Alex's Fête de l'école and Vincent had his first big outing in Levallois.  pictures

the spread from King David Traiteur Cacher Today was Vincent's bris.  Some pictures from Z's camera, half taken by Alex, and a few from last night also. pictures more pictures

Vincent is enjoying being home, he is eating and sleeping like a champ.  Grannie arrived from the US, and we spent the day relaxing and eating.  On Wednesday, Z and GG arrived. June 13 Grannie arrives June 14 hanging out at home June 15 Z and GG arrive

More Vincent pictures from the hospital - hanging out with Alex, watching movies, getting a bath (there is a "training station" where a nurse teaches you how to bathe the baby and you bathe them everyday!), and a visit with the pediatrician.  And finally, some measurements, since they don't do height at birth here. height:  49 cm (19 inches) June 10 June 11 June 12 June 13 coming home - and Lincoln checks him out Movies: nurse gets him dressed Alex meets Vincent Alex Vincent Dad and Vincent Dad, Alex and Vincent Fingers Alex pushes Vincent in bassinet

Born about two weeks early (and one week ahead of his expected c-section!). Links to all the pictures are below from the BlackBerry - day one from the iPod - day one from the camera - day one from the camera - day two

There was a "ferme" in our town one weekend, complete with a few animals that Alex and the other children enjoyed feeding hay. pictures movies: feeding the French goat counting

I haven't posted pictures in awhile, the weather has been so fantastic (no rain in almost 2 months) that we've spent a lot of time outside and in the park.  We also met cousin Debbie for dinner while she was in Paris, and visited JD at his office. p.s. the baby is a comin' - most likely June 14th   June 15th!  We'll keep you posted. pictures

Last weekend we went to the Museum of Air and Space.  It was really cool, we were able to go inside a 747, and two Concords.  There were a lot of airplanes and rockets and video games which Alex loved.  Otherwise, we've been enjoying the great weather with lots of trips to the park. pictures

ecole maternelle Jean-Jaures, Classe 7 click on picture to enlarge

The rest of Alex's birthday - his favorite Chinese food, mango ice cream with a candle (since it was still Passover), and presents.  On Monday, a holiday, the weather was really warm so we walked around and ended up having lunch at La Maison du Couscous, a kosher Tunisian restaurant.  Alex then chose a strawberry cake from our bakery for his second birthday cake. pictures

We took Alex to Disneyland Paris to celebrate his 5th birthday.  We spent 2 days and 1 night so we would have enough time to explore.  The weather was great, which explains why the entire world was there, that and it is also Spring Vacation.  It only took 1 hr 15 mins from our apartment via Metro and RER.  Of course we had a great time! Alex liked meeting all the characters, especially Tigger and Mickey and Buzz Lightyear.  He liked the Lightening McQueen ride, Slinky Dog Roller Coaster, and It's a Small World.  Highlights of the hotel included the bunk beds in the room and the pool. On Saturday we went to Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show. day 1 day 2 movies Cars Quatre Roues Rallye Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin On the Disneyland Railroad

For the first Seder we attended a pot luck dinner with the liberal congregation across town ( CJL ), where the female Rabbi is the wife of the Rabbi at our synagogue ( Kehilat Gesher ).  We made deviled eggs, and the rest of the food was very good.  On the second night we went back to CJL for the community Seder with over 300 people. pictures