Category: Olivia and Gabriel
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On the Train to Paris
Memories of our plane ride to California came rolling in as we took the three hour plus TGV from Marseille to Paris.We went back with Chelsea and the little ones as Yann had a meeting in Paris and we could…
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A Beautiful Gift from Manuela Buisset
Soon after Gabriel was born a beautiful handmade gift arrived. Every single detail was created with perfection. The cards, the stationary, the book with photos circled with lace and sweetness, a darling elephant… a package of beauty, love, generosity…
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Third Day Update
First Day: Gabriel had a fever and slept most of the time. Didn't eat. Second Day: Gabriel had a dry cough, less fever, and still wasn't eating. The third day: Still not eating, no…
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Papioca
Papillote is a French Christmas candy as popular as candy canes in the States. Though it doesn't look anything like a candy cane it is made of chocolate. You might think it is a bit odd that I…
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Daisies under the Sun
So after running around, and around the park following Speed Racer on his pushbike. I asked if he would like to lay down in the patch of daisies? Instantly, and quite surprisingly, he got off his pushbike and walked over…
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Blackberry Pie Making with Va
When you learn how to make pies from the master. My mom bakes every day- every day, she makes cookies, pie, cream puffs, or something in that sweet order and from scratch. And even though she can make those sweet…