French Christmas Party

Here are some pictures from Thierry's French party. It included all his French collegues from work. Xavier had a great time playing with Maya. They did the Italian theme this year so all the food and gifts were based on that theme.

Xavier loves computers already.













































Here the kids are getting a lecture on how Maya should not jump into bed with a boy just because he asks her to. Xavier is thinking... "Why not?"

Yummy food.

Xavier looks really guilty here.

Jen's Friends Christmas Party

Here are some pictures from Jen's friends Christmas party. We exchanged names for gifts this year.
Keeley is very happy to have received Buffy season 3.

These are some great gloves Emma received that allow you to hold hands on one side and then have your own glove on the other. Very cute.

Here are the nice mugs Susi bought me from Spain. Nice and big.

Susi holding up her new skirt. Hopefully it fits OK.

Peggy loves her new cashmere gloves directly from Scotland.

Group shot. Doesn't Carlo (the dog) look cute.

Susi will soon be moving to South Africa for 2 years in order to help with the World Cup. Very exciting. We wish you lots of luck and hope you have a wonderful experience.

Our glasses are almost the same.

Winter pictures

Here are a few pictures of the Christmas Market in Munich. We met up with Priscilla, Christian, Michelle, Peggy, and Phil. We had a great time other than the fact it was raining. It was nice to see Priscilla, Christian, and Michelle again before they left for Singapore.

Xavier loved the children's section with moving characters.

Here are a couple pictures from the Christmas Market in Erding, which is not very far from where we live. Dorfen has a Christmas Market too but I didn't get any pictures of us there.

Here are a few pictures of our first snowman. Jennifer and Xavier made it and Thierry put on the hat. It lasted about 2 weeks before fully melting. Xavier loved having his very own snowman. He really loves "Frosty the Snowman" and watches that video a lot.

Julien riding his new Ferrari bobby car

Here is Julien riding on his new Ferrari Bobby Car that he got for his birthday. He really loves it. He learned how to ride it in just 2 days. What a fast learner. He can also grab onto the back and walk while pushing it in front of him. He expecially loves to push it while Xavier is sitting on it.

Xavier really likes to ride on this car as well but luckily Julien is willing to share.

Julien's First Birthday!!!!!!!

Julien got very tired by the end of the evening but still wanted to play.

The first bite of cake. Yummy.

Ready to sing Happy Birthday?

Christian holding Julien. He sure is a big boy now.

Christian looking handsome.

Frankie smiling big for the camera.

Here is Frankie and Antonio's son Raphael playing with Julien. He started walking 3 weeks ago and we were all very impressed.

Here are Juliet and Maya from the neighborhood.

Here is Elodie and Laurent's oldest daughter Johanna. She is getting so big. Love the haircut. Elodie cut it herself.

Here are Kieran, Niamh, Sean, and Thierry relaxing on the sofa.

Debbie and Andre enjoying a moment of peace from the twins.

Here are twins Ryan and Kieran. They will be one year old on 30 December.

Here are Alex and Sophie and little Maya together with Alex's really cool Mom from Ireland.

Here are Anthony and Maxim. What a cute boy.

Here are Elodie, Laurent, and their little girl Charlotte. She is growing so fast.

Here is little Raphael showing off his new walking ability.

Here are some of our neighbors: Frank and Patricia and Karin and Jochen.

Lisa is such a blast. It was great she, Kieran and the kids could come all the way out to Dorfen.

Here are Shireen and Priscilla. Shireen is expecting her second baby in a couple months.

Here are Emma and Gavin with Julien. All kids love Emma and Gavin.

Here are some pictures from Julien's first birthday party. We had it on Saturday 15 November and invited all our friends. We ended up having about 25 adults and 16 kids there. It was very busy but great to see everyone.

A lot of people brought some lovely food to share as well so that was great. I made chili, rice, veggie's and dip, fruit, chips/crisps, rolls, chocolate cake, rice crispy treats, and all the drinks. Our guests brought samosa's, egg rolls, minced pies, shepards pie, cheese muffins, a Brazilian bean dish, quiche, chocolate marshmello treats, coconut chocolate squares, pastry rolls, and much more. It was really yummy. I love having friends from all over the world. It makes for very interesting parties.

Thank you to everyone that was able to make it and especially to all those that brought food to share. It was a great help and lovely to try all of the variety of food available.

Xavier and Julien loved playing with all the other kids. There were 6 babies there including Julien and 10 other kids between 2 and 7 including Xavier. It was really hectic but luckily the kids played with each other which allowed the adults to chat.