bon jour

Last week Jim and I dropped our 4 oldest off with their grandparents' and he, Abigail and I boarded a plane to visit my oldest brother... in France.

Mesia welcomed us with a delicious French meal.

 Planning out our week Sunday night, we were optimistic about ignoring the time change, jet lag and red eye flight.
In steps reality... We rolled out of bed at 11:30. Hey- you try waking up before then with rolladens darkening your room, and NO children telling you it's time to get up...
Soon we were off to the boulangerie (which became a tradition for Seneca and Jimmy to walk to each morning) for scrumptious pastries.

 Monday we took in the breathtaking view from the nearby town of Sisteron and enjoyed the scenic drive in Matt & Mesia's awesome car.

 Seneca was a super sport to travel all over southern France with us! Abigail loved that she entertained her and we miss our "big fat hugs".

A diesel Toyota Yaris. If Jim could get any commuter car in the states, this would be it. It was a great touring vehicle.

Especially compared to the 7 passenger Explorer we borrowed Thursday so the 6 of us could go out together for a day!

Check it out-

 Seneca and Abigail enjoyed washing up together.

A little R&R with Papa's Ipad before heading out for the night.

Matt & Mesia's friend, Megan, kindly babysat Seni and Abigail so we could go out for a fancy French dinner. 

 And it was just that.