Our last full week with Xavier

Our week of camping with Xavier’s family ended with our 2-year old nephew’s special baptism in Paris at their church, Elise Réformée du Luxembourg. Many friends and family members were present as well as many people from their congregations. It was all very touching and unlike any baptism I’ve ever been to in the US, for a baby or an adult.

The church was not far from Le Jardin du Luxembourg, where we had a picnic lunch just prior to the ceremony.

Keira trying to flag down here cousin, Jacques, on his balance bike down the way.

While her cousin took pictures with family, Keira looked after her little cousin’s bike… by riding it. 🙂

The picnic was perfect in the shade. Just when we felt too warm, a light breeze came through to cool us off. **C’était magnifique**!

Since Marco’s stomach flu was not improving from day to day, we drove back to Angers the next morning after a delicious baguette breakfast with everyone. From there we said our g’byes and hit the road.

I’ve been spoiled by these baguette breakfasts with salted butter and honey, not to mention hot black coffee.

A lunch break at McDonald’s

Y’all… this is a wrap with BREADED GOAT CHEESE. Not chicken. Warm crunchy, breaded goat cheese. It was the only time in my life I thought a meal from McDonalds was heavenly, LOL.

And wedge french fries too, sparkling water as well.

And so began our 4th week in Avrillé & our last full week with Xavier.

The pictures below are in now particular order!

Marco found a remote control boat in the garage and managed to fix it! One this particular day, the temperatures were getting into the 90’s. It was awfully hot in the sun!

I’île Saint Aubin

We’re in love with this island: L’île Saint Aubin. We go there about 1x each week with the kids’ bikes and the 11-year-old French bulldog, Dolly. The whole experience is just lovely!