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.

Saint Martin's Day

Here are some pictures from Saint Martin's Day on November 1. Xavier made his own lantern at the kindergarten and we lit a candle in it and went with all the kids from at least 2 kindergartens on an evening walk and then went to a community center to learn about the holiday. Afterwards we walked to the local church and watched a sketch about the holiday outside. Xavier was really tired though and only wanted to sit in the pram. So I held the lantern for him. Julien loved playing with the lantern. I think he enjoyed the lantern walk more than Xavier did. Then we had some lovely duck shaped cookies and some hot punch. It was really nice to experience this holiday with the neighborhood.

Peggy and Phil's Halloween Bash

I didn't have a good costume available this year so I took some insiration from the film "27 Dresses" and dressed up as a bridesmaid.

Check out Priscilla's sexy legs. That is one sexy Mama.

I know Keeley wanted to be a devil but I can't help thinking she looked a lot like Wonder Woman in this costume. She just needs the bracelets to protect herself from flying bullets.

Here are Keeley and Peter in their great costumes. Doesn't Peter's costume remind you of the film "Eyes wide Shut"?

Peggy had a great idea to dress as Sarah Palin. Complete with a Miss Wasilla sash and everything.

Check out this sexy nurse.

I love Susi's wig.

Loved Emma and Gavin's costumes. Not the kind of medical professionals I would want working on me though.

Chris with his real number from the Munich marathon.

Here are some pictures I took at Peggy and Phil's Halloween Party. I had a great time and was very happy to see everyone. It was nice to hang out amongst adults for a change.

I was hoping Keeley would win the best costume prize this year but unfortunately someone dressed as the Duff Beer Man from the Simpsons showed up and won the prize. Oh well, maybe next year I will actually know the winner. Emma and Gavin's costumes won second place. Way to go Emma and Gavin! Your costumes were also great. Can't wait for next year.