William's reaction to Santa

A week ago, we received a picture from Philippe's friend Thierry. In it his daughter is scowling while sitting on Santa's lap. I laughed. William's reaction to ''Santa'' at our Branch Christmas Party was more pronounced than a scowl. It was a l...o...n...g 9 seconds.

Noel - 2009

When Eve played carols on her flute William was the one enchanted.


Philippe LOVES these cookies. Accordingly, Anne and I (unknown to the other) bought him the same package from Costco.


Maman & Papa


William and Philippe loved playing with his animal train.


I created a calendar with recent photos and older photos I had scanned. Photos ranged from the 1940s to this year. It was well-appreciated and I was thrilled.


I made an ornament with William's picture and pasted it on a train. He found it immediately.

Mother Goose on the Loose

I have returned to work as the Coordinator for the Parent-Child Mother Goose Program. The program teaches parents how to sing, tell stories, recite nursery rhymes, dance and play simple games with their babies. William is my live model. Oh the ardures of my work...We love it! I took the picture at the Mosaik Centre. William is being held by one of the program facilitators. (There is never a shortage of volunteers to hold him for a picture.)

A man of letters - 22 Nov. 2009

We took this photo at my in-laws' home on a Sunday afternoon. Very Oxford-ian... or is that Sorbonne-esque?

William Walks - Nov 2009

Philippe Officiates at His First Wedding, 13 Nov. 2009

Philippe married Hermance & Germaine from the Ivory Coast. Hermance is 6'1" tall. I lent her my "long" wedding dress for the church ceremony. Philippe was so dignified and official. He counseled, "Spend time with your spouse, communicate..." I added mentally, "Even if a date means attending a wedding on Thursday night as a family."

William - 13 Months, 3 Nov. 2009

William - 1-year-old

William had his cake and offered to share it too. We celebrated his birthday in Muret, France with Tati Nelly & Tonton Hubert. For the video, check out our other blog:lemblefrance.blogspot.com

Veronique's Visit - 12 Sept. 2009

Philippe's cousin Veronique visited from Mulhouse, France. She made a whirlwind tour of Quebec/Ontario in the week she stayed here. In this photo, we are at a lookout point on Mt. Royal.

William - 11 Months, 3 Sept. 2009

He ages well!

Our "Garden" - Summer 2009

Philippe planted cherry-tomatoes on our balcony. Our harvest was small-ish, but celebrated!

Branch Picnic - 5 Sept. 2009

With our branch (church congregation) we enjoyed a picnic in the park. For many of those attending, it was the first time to see Philippe without a tie.

Williams First Concert - Sept 2009

He's not exactly in concert tails, but he's virtuoso material to us.

Biospere, Family Day - 8 Aug 2009

I insisted we take advantage of the day and walk in Park Jean-Drapeau. The Biosphere is in the background.

Nun's Island Ferry - 6 Aug 2009

Summer days don't get any better. The Johnsons; Heather, Haydon, Hannan & Gideon, The Lamprechts; Leah, Haydon, Chloe & Ella, and William and I took the ferry to Nun's Island. We walked the perimeter of the island, played in the water park and laughed, a lot.

Exporail - 9 July 2009

With Leah Lamprecht's family, we went to the local train museum. Irresistible!

Bathing Handsome - 10 Months Old

The bath toys are colorful and strategically placed.

Picking Peaches Already - 9- Months-Old , 3 June

Infant labor!

Reading Buddies

Collective librarian ahhh... (pas shhhh)

The desert isn't barren... it has a metal tree

Philippe took this picture as he drove from Salt Lake City to Reno. He took another dozen pictures too - approximately 11 more than I've ever taken while on this "scenic route."