10 year anniversary

It was our 10 year wedding anniversary, it honestly doesn't feel like 10.
I am still crazy about him and look forward to the next 10.
Michael took me to a fancy restaurant in Bordeaux.

I got flowers and a case of my favorite wine, Chateau Lugagnac.

An anniversary letter Tatiana snuck in Michael's pocket

liked the bread presentation

Michael's starter

I got the fois gras

We were talking a bit too much and I forgot to photograph our entree.
We both had fish.


Happy Anniversary!!

loto 2010

It was the big school fundraiser. They play loto and give away amazing prizes.

It ends at midnight. It was a great way for me to practice my numbers.

I made the cupcakes and they were a big success. This year I was behind the table selling and I couldnt believe how much my French has progressed.

Here are my cards, didnt win a thing.

St Michel Brocante

The St Michel Brocante is suppose to be a great flea market. We couldn't believe what some people had the nerve to sell and charge an outrageous price for it.

There I am in my Northface coat and I am still cold



Oh look, that green disc you were looking for
It could be classified as an antique


latest in French fashion

I really hope she doesnt buy that, it will only encourage them

the best stand

Michael's bday

It was Michael's birthday yesterday!! We celebrated him all weekend. We went to Bordeaux and stayed in Karins apartment. Monday I cooked a 5 course dinner and invited friends over.

Happy bday hun bun :)))

Alpha Course

We had our first ever Alpha Course (Bible Study) It was all in French so I was very lost.
Good thing I was only in charge of setting up the tables. We had 53 people show up. We are hoping more show up next week.

Greeting people
Dinner starts




We all watch a video

Karin lead the question and answer time, she did a fantastic job.

Epiphany

The Epiphany was celebrated and Tatiana was the angel who gave the shepherds the news of Jesus

Epiphany play

They celebrate the day of the Epiphany here. Tatiana was the angel
that brought the good news to the shepherds.

January Babies

Happy birthday to all January babies

Tio Victor

Patty

Michael!

Fiona

Elle

Tia Ligia

Cheri Shank

Random photos

Most gifts were for Tatiana, she got a lot this year!

her favorite slippersshe loved her doll


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This was the airport in Guadalajara, there is a starbuck now



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at the LAX airport I saw Magic Johnson
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The French airport is so pretty
waiting for my train in the Paris underground

A peek at the Eiffel Tower as I dash off to the American consulate


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anyone for pork brains :))

New Year 2010

We had some visitors for Holidays. Megan Stevenson is in
Sweden studying and came down with some friends to visit.

Went into Bordeaux on the 31st
Had an aperitif at the Regent restaurant

Tatiana played on her new Nintendo ds