Adrien's birthday and stella's first smile

 Stella and I went shopping on Saturday while the boys were working in the yard

 both blowing the leaves  way to go!

 Adrien was so excited to see his presents- He said :" I can not believe it!!"

Stella and Adrien before we went out for his birthday lunch

 Stella started smiling this past week- it's so fun to see her eyes light up and see her sweet smile flashing

 she is wearing her first dress given by papy & mamie 

 Thank you Ninne and Titou for the awesome Playmobile pirate island - Adrien loves playing with it !!!

 Our sweet big boy - so happy and enthusiastic - he was very proud to celebrate his birthday - he thanked us many times and we all had a wonderful day playing with him- he actually did not even eat his slice of cake ,  he was happy just playing with his toys.

We thank all our friends for their sweet text messages and emails, and all our family for their thoughtful phone calls and generous gifts.  Adrien felt loved and was so happy.  We love you all ! hugs from each of us !

Looking at the pictures of this month, I have to say that Chris and I feel so lucky and happy with our two beautiful children  and our sweet Duffy, and all the wonderful loved ones in our lives.  This week as we are about to celebrate Thanksgiving together in our home, we feel so very GRATEFUL for all our wonderful blessings.