Getaway

Trevor finally had a day off this last weekend, so we jumped at the chance to have a mini vacation! We rented a car and drove to a few places we've been wanting to see. First up is the pont du gard, which is an old aquaduct that was built in 50 b.c. It was amazing to see, and Gabriella had tons of fun running around.

 Next is the city of Carcassonne, which is an old walled city that was built in the 4th century. It was amazing!

 The moat is still carved out, as you can see below. There is only one entrance to the city, through the draw bridge of course. This town was so much fun, it felt like we walked into a movie.

 I think Gabriella enjoyed this town more than Trevor and I. She ran around like it was a big playground.

 Next, we went to Nimes, which also was a beautiful city. We toured the arena, which is the most well preserved colosseum. Once again Gabriella loved it because she could climb up and down the stairs.

We made it home last night, and now Gabriella loves to set up the camera and take pictures of herself. She posed for a few last night with her dad!

Splash Time

You may think this girl is innocent, until it's time for a bath!!

She loves to splash everywhere!! 

Park Time with Daddy

Gabriella took her dad to her favorite park the other night. She loved chasing him all over the place! 

The leaves are so pretty at this park! Who doesn't love fall?!

New Favorite Dinner...Raclette

This is a picture of a traditional raclette.

Last week we had dinner with a few friends. They made an amazing meal for us called raclette. Basically it's cheese, meat, and potatoes, my three favorite things!! 

I didn't take too many pictures because I was too busy eating, it was so good! Now I am on the hunt for the grill so that I can make this at home too. 

Goofy Girl

Gabriella is turning into such a goof, we are having so much together. She loves to pose for the camera now. Which is great for me! Here she is at one of the malls here in Grenoble.

 In the picture below, she is just lying on the floor, no one knows why. She just laid down and posed for a picture, she's such a goof!!

 Over the weekend, it was soo cold and rainy, we had to play inside all weekend. So of course, we had to make forts in the house.

 She thought it was the best thing ever!! Now she brings us the blankets and wants to play in a fort all the time.

Today we were getting ready to go, and Gabriella had to grab a few things before we left the house. She had to put on her jewelry, grab her doll, and of course her shopping bag. What a diva!

 She loved having her doll at the park, first she had to try everything. Then she showed her doll how to do everything, she's too cute!

Gabriella's new word for this week is bon bon, which is candy in French. That's one word I should have never taught her. Now she screams "Mom, bon bon" everywhere we go. 

On y va Gabriella

"On y va" has quickly become Gabriella's favorite French phrase it means "let's go" and when I say it to her, it usually means we are going to play at the park. The weather had been so cold and rainy here the last few days, but today was perfect so of course we spent the day at a few of our favorite parks. Here are a couple pictures from when the weather was lots warmer.

 The picture above is Gabriella's new friend, I don't know who she is, but every time we go to this park, she is there and she always follows Gabriella. They are so funny together, they just go about their play, side by side.

Gabriella's favorite food since we've moved here is balsmic vinegar and olive oil. She's so funny, she loves to dip the bread.

Older Pictures

Here are a few older pictures from when we first arrived in France.