We're back from a short vacation in the South of France with four friends plus the ever sweet and lovely Baby Margaux.

Let's see what we did... Well, err, not a lot. Which is an accomplishment for me. The big question everyday was : where do you want to have a drink ? on the upstairs or downstair terrace ?

I cooked for everyone, which I enjoyed a lot, reorganized the fridge because my inner Bree from Desperate Housewives told me so, played with Baby Margaux, played with the wii, drank a little more than usual, had fun with friends, etc.

I also tried paragliding for the first time and loved the experience to bits, despite being terrified of heights. I drove a truck, too on the same day which was fun as well because I love doing things that nobody thinks I'm capable of.

And there were sales at Longchamp and my friend Ginger *totally* made me buy two bags. But I had my revenge : I made her buy her first Longchamp and she seems to be hooked *insert evil laughter here*.

I'll post my pics soon. We had a tremendous time there. I had no idea that relaxing with friends could be so good.

Blythou out.

Our three day jaunt in the Netherlands went like a dream...

I'll upload my photos later today, but from the look of them, there's quite a bunch of Baby Margaux cuddling in various arms pics ;-) It was a thrill to see her go on her first rides for her 9 month b-day.

We had tons of fun. Highlights ? Coaster rides, of course, visiting Efteling inside out (the most beautiful park I've been to), but also jumping on a trampoline with Ginger like two hyper little girls, making Baby Margaux "swim" in our bathtub, singing silly songs with our friends after a day at Efteling while they were binging on chocolate cakes and I was binging on... gooseberries !, getting along fine because there was no rush and all we wanted was to relax and enjoy ourselves...

We have the very best of friends. They organised the trip, payed for our hotel and park tickets and drove us there as well (and JM let me drive his beloved flamejob covered PT Cruiser and didn't even act scared). We feel spoiled. And lucky. And spoiled.

Blythou out.