Archive for June, 2011

6th June
2011
written by bob

Unfortunately I missed the first part of this conversation when I decided to reach for my phone. (Daddy has to remember his iPhone is more than just a phone and can whip it out as a video recorder at a moment’s notice!) I wanted Katherine it see the funny, silly things that G does when I’m feeding her dinner prior to her getting home at night.

In this particular video, it’s like I’m not even there in room for the first bit despite sitting right in front of her. I would really love to know what she’s thinking and where her little thoughts are taking her.

G chilling in the stroller.

Now at 14 months, you can just see the wheels turning inside her head when we ask her questions. She has a very good understanding of english and knows exactly what we are saying to her. Not only that…BUT we moved here 4 months ago and G-Monkey has spent 8-9hrs a day each week with her Nounou (nanny), Carole. Nounou speaks french to Guilliana all day long and now, she actually understands more french than english! How crazy is that? Guilliana is at the perfect age to learn both languages since she was just beginning to comprehend english prior to our US departure. At her age, she’s a little sponge for all the information she can absorb.

When we ask her “Qu’est-ce qu’une vache dire?”…her response…”Moooooo!” Yep, that’s right, a cow says “Mooo.” Regardless of the language the question is asked for a cow (or vache), her answer is always “Moooo!” Likewise with a cat or dog question, she knows we are asking her the same thing in french and english. It’s amazing watching her go through the changing stages of development and it blows my mind at the same time! I can’t tell is G is speaking French or English…maybe you can decide.

See you soon, friends. Au revoir!



5th June
2011
written by bob

This is just too cute not to post! A few weeks ago before we moved into our new place, I shot this video of Miss G showing us how to dance. We bought her a new audiobook that reads to her and sings songs. It’s her new favorite book! Seriously, how many times can one kid press the same button! Hahaha.



5th June
2011
written by bob

Last weekend Katherine’s boss and CEO, Scott, from our company’s Tucson division came into town for the Monaco Grand Prix. He invited us to catch up with him having coffee at his hotel in Valbonne. Meaning “the good valley”, Valbonne has traces of prehistoric human settlement in the area that date back to the Iron Age and it’s only about 15-20 minute drive from our place in Antibes. How cool is that? Talk about history!

Having coffee in the Square (Valbonne, FR)

Obviously the town is very old…so old in fact that the sidewalks we walked on were no wider than Miss G’s stroller! There is one main square in the town and we were fortunate to have great weather last weekend and be able to have coffee and enjoy “petit-déjeuner” (aka breakfast) outside in the square. Prior to heading home a couple hours later, we walked over to the church and found some hiking trails which we decided that we’d enjoy another day. There is also an incredible restaurant that serves amazing pizza right in the square as well. Ummm pizza…but, again, for the next trip there!

As always, enjoy the slideshow and we’ll see you soon!

Au revoir, mon ami!

For the full-size pics, feel free to browse over here -> Valbonne Pics.