Tag: France 2014

You might not know, but Chloe* has a reputation for being a pretty good make-up artist. When word reached Celeste (age 14) and Claire (age 12), a rumor started circulating that they would be willing (read: love) for Chloe* to apply a little make-up to them. This took place last night…

So we had this great dinner at the Boudeaus last night. It was different from dinners we’ve had recently or even in the past, in that Manon and Romain are both away right now and that we ate indoors (due to the weather). Frédérique made a delicious roast beef that may have convinced Melinda that red meat is okay. But what made the meal so memorable was the laughter, especially around a few trips down memory lane.

The conversation evolved to the point of us asking Frédérique if she could find some old photos from when she and Laurent were younger. She disappeared to the garage and came back with some loose photos and a couple of albums. Much more laughter ensued, including that from Ella and Chloe* who seemed to get a big kick out of seeing photos from when Frédérique was a teen.

Shared here are a couple of photos Melinda took on her iPhone of photos from Frédérique’s & Laurent’s wedding album. The first needs no explanation, I’m sure. But the second is of Melinda’s parents who traveled from Seattle in 1988 to attend the wedding. Chloe* commented that Michele hasn’t changed at all, to which I suggested that she is a witch who never ages.

I made that comment quietly so only Chloe• could hear. We wouldn’t want something like that shared on the Internet or anything.

Hi Michele!

You asked about Michel and Joël. We haven’t seen Joël yet, and I’m not sure if we will. He wasn’t in Bressuire when we were there over the weekend (although he did get back right after we left). He had accompanied Annabelle and the kids to Spain. But we did get to spend considerable time with Michel. As I hope you can tell from this photo, he’s doing great. It was a proud weekend for him, what with all of his children and grandchildren together for Saturday night’s big party.

Speaking of Annabelle, we got to see both her and Alexandre yesterday. They stopped by the Boudeaus for a quick dip in the pool and to say hello. We’ll be having dinner at their place on Thursday night.

For those of you less familiar with the players, Michel is Laurent’s father. Joël is Frédérique’s father. Annabelle is Frédérique’s sister, and Alexandre is Annabelle’s son.

There, that should catch you up!

–Andy

PS – Photo credit to Isabelle, Laurent’s sister and one of Michel’s three daughters!

Hi Amy,

In case you don’t know, your daughter doesn’t really like having her picture taken. I’ve taken that on as a challenge of sorts and present to you these photos. I hope you get a kick out of them. I know Chloe* is pleased to have me post them here (for you).

We’re having a great time, of course.

–Andy