News From Abroad: Chapter 5

Today we went on an adventure to the town of Ellezelles. 

They have a walking tour decorated by "strange" statues all 

by the same artist. We walked 6 KM, Céline was a champ! 

Alix walked, was carried, and slept during the hike. Saw some 

interesting statues, had some great views, and ended at 

restaurant where Céline got an awesome salmon salad.

Church at the center of Ellezelles

Figuring out where we go next on our tour!

The Flaxen Fields

The first of the strange statues.

Winged Dragon

Another statue???  or...

(Your guess is as good as mine?)

The Devil playing the violin.

Lovely young lady in her hiking gear.

Framed view of the town.

Question:  Why do I have so many cow pictures?

Answer:  Because it reminds you of Vermont???

Ellezelles

Checking out more statues.

Bagpiper

C's lovely picture of a flower garden.

C's picture of someone's walkway!

Warming Up After Swim Lessons!

Another Blast From the Past!

Sailor Twins!

 Who's the skier!

News From Abroad: Chapter 4

I was a little preemptive last night, ended up taking a late evening walk with 

the youngest. Took some pictures of the lovely sunset, the sun doesn't set until 

10pm and it is light past 11pm. Today was the first day Justin worked, so not as 

many pictures today. We went to see a nearby chateau this morning, the first 

we have visited so far! It has a moat! Went to our first restaurant for lunch, 

very good food, nice place and everyone behaved very well. Jill and the girls went 

on a long walk this afternoon, the girls are still adjusting to the time zone 

(it's nearly midnight and the little one is still up...).

Sunday night sunset!

Someone was curious about what we were taking a picture of.

My evening walking partner. The sun doesn't 

set until 10 PM, it is light past 11.

Another curious onlooker from our evening hike.

Our very first chateau, close by, and it has a moat.

Blast Away Cancer 5K/10K

Adam was the winner of the 5K!  

Go, Adam!

(Adam's in the white shirt/black shorts next the to boy in the orange shirt)

Making a Father's Day Card!

Looks like fun!!!

Train Boy with new Man Haircut!

Just like Daddy's hair?

Anniversary Celebration!

A belated Happy Anniversary to Geoff and Lindsey!

John, Abbey, Lindsey, and Geoff!

  Awww! Sisters!

Aprés Race! To the Lake!

The dock is in!

Relaxing after putting in the dock!

But no time to relax for Brady!

Aidan even decided to try!

Mega fun on the floats!

Riding the waves created by "speed boats" as 

Adian says!

Then it was off to play a game of 

"PIG" with daddy!

Nice trying to get in there, daddy!

She's up and she's...

...in!

Nice shot, Brady!

Just enjoying the view!

But just in case of rain, the puzzle is ready!

Race 4 Sundaes!

Pre race!

5 K group!

Group warm up!

Starting Line! The race begins!

Alyssa and Eli take off!

Stephanie and Aidan take off!

Aidan rode the first half-mile and then ran the

last half-mile ! 

Running the home stretch!

Video of Aidan running to the finish line!

Eli ditched Alyssa because she wasn't running

fast enough and he finished with Brady and Paul!

Sorry Alys!  You still did a good job!

Tyler removes Dave's timing chip.

Dave finished in good standing

or shall we say, still standing!
(Howard also assisted in this area!)

Janne chugging up the hill!

Yes, there were a "few" people behind her!

The Sundae Bar!  Becky's in there somewhere!

Aidan wanted to "finish" again!

Aidan and most of the kids favorite part of the race!  

The Cow!