We had a party for Eve's 40th birthday and Axel's actual "birth" day. As Reynald says, it was the biggest party we ever had. There were about 40 adults and 13 kids under 6 or so (and a few teenagers). It was in our back yard and the weather cooperated. It was catered by Word of Mouth catering - who had awesome BBQ and salads. We had a special French cake (if you can call it a cake) like we had at the second day of our wedding: cream puffs filled with vanilla or chocolate cream, then covered in hardened sugar, decorated with candied almonds and nougatine. Yum! It was fun to show off Axel and to have lots of nice people to celebrate two big events with us. My mom was in town too, to help with Axel, so she was able to be here for the big party too. She had a good idea to rent a bouncy castle for the kids and that was a big success. Thanks, Mom! We also received thoughtful presents for Axel and/or me. What nice friends we have.
The day after the party (Sunday), Mom, Luka, Axel and I hustled off to church for the 9:30 service, so Luka did not have a chance to check out the back yard before taking off. When he got back home in the afternoon, he asked me if the "trampoline" (the bouncy dog) was still there. I said it wasn't, but he asked if he could check and see. I think it is not that he did not trust me, but that he was hopeful. He checked out the back yard and saw it really was gone - which he accepted resignedly (no tantrum). :)
Some other pics from the event:
Luka and buddies: Megan and Kristin
Eve, Axel, Elizabeth, Randy
Fauchère Family and Richardson Family
Bouncy Dog!
Reynald pouring French champagne
