In between our jaunts to Monaco for a little time at the tables, or that overnighter to Paris for dinner at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, we relax at home.  And because cameras aren't allowed in those swanky Monaco casinos, all we have to put up here are photos of life here in Bougy.  So - what's been happening here?  Well - Lyell and Mason are preparing for the summer outdoors season by setting up an encampment on the stairs.  Looks like they will be well prepared to camp on a hillside.

Just back from a visit with his classmate Maya, we barely recognized him!  Maya's mom is quite an artist.

Reading on the sofa is quite a highlight - especially now that both boys enjoy chapter books.  We just finished "Stuart Little", and have read "My Father's Dragon" at least 15 times.

The one thing that is concerning the parents is the propensity of the boys to conspire.  Here Lyell tells Mason a secret.  Lyell is good at telling it quietly enough so we can't hear.  And Mason is good at keeping it to himself.  The only trouble is Mason ends up with a damp ear...

And when its time to clean up - the boys are on the job.  Give Mason a squirt bottle and stand back!

Everything gets cleaned.  Even purple.  Except when purple gets washed, its an event that is measured by the moment by an anxious owner.  Don't worry little fella - the rinse cycle is almost over.