Alexander — First Birthday

Well, although this is really late, below are the images from Alexander’s first birthday party … back in June.  I have upgraded my photo processing software (thanks, Julie) and hopefully will be slightly more prompt with my posts.  Time will tell.  🙂

 

Also, a big thanks to René who was kind enough to take pictures and enabled Anna and I to enjoy the party.  Here is the birthday boy opening his first presents.  He kinda figured it out…

 

 

I don’t know if he’ll want to be a pilot when he grows up, but at least he has a place-mat to inspire him in the meantime.

 

 

A fun book to read.

 

 

 

Alex still loves his magnetic train.  Thanks, Daisy!

 

 

Alex, Juliette and Natalia all playing together.

 

 

 

Drinks from the party.  Don’t worry, we didn’t mix up the bottles for the kids.

 

Salome already looking the part of a French star.

 

 

Ludo, Amélie, Christine and Manu … with David and the girls playing bags in the background.

 

 

Happy Birthday to you, Alexander.

 

Trying to protect the candles from often-present wind.

 

Alex had a little help blowing out his candles.

 

Anna cooked a delicious red velvet cake, plus chocolate cookies for the occasion.

 

Nay, Natalia and her daddy blowing bubbles. Always a fun game.

 

Soooo good.

 

 

 

Yup, he shared the cake with me … of course, it wasn’t in my mouth, but it was very kind nonetheless.

 

So, that finishes the images from Alexander’s birthday party.  It was a fun, simple event with our friends.  Next time, we hope family can join too…

 

Until the next adventure.

 

–Jim