bove Les jumeaux ont cinq ans
The twins are five years old
English version below the picture
Jeudi dernier, le 24 août, nous sommes allés chez notre plus jeune fils Jean-Baptiste (le barbu qui a taillé notre haie récemment) pour fêter le cinquième anniversaire des jumeaux: Raphaël et Yris.
Nous avons eu la surprise d’être accueillis par une garde d’honneur: des poules bien en ligne nous regardaient avec amusement et aussi des oies. Le commandant de la troupe était une oie mâle (celle avec un bec épais) qui criait avec énergie vers nous ou plus probablement vers les poules pour qu’elles conservent l’ alignement.
Last Thursday August 24 we went to our youngest son Jean-Baptiste’s ( the bearded one who trimmed the hedge recently ) to celebrate the fifth birthday of the twins : Raphaël and Yris .
We got the surprise to be welcomed by a guard of honor : some hens well on line looked at us with fun and also geese . The commandant of the troop was a male goose ( the one with a thick beak ) that shouted out at us with energy or more probably to the chickens to get them on line.
Le chien se roulait de joie sur le canapé
The dog rolleds with joy on the couch
Ensuite, les jumeaux ont soufflé leurs cinq bougies, ci-dessous: avec leur grande soeur Manon (17) et avec leurs parents, Jean-Baptiste et Melody.
Enfin, ils ont joué avec les jouets (Lego) qui leur ont été donnés comme cadeau. Janine et moi étions contents de les voir si heureux.
Then the twins blew their five candles ,above with their big sister Manon ( 17 ) and with their parents , Jean-Baptiste and Melody .
Afterward they played with the toys ( Lego) given to them like a gift. Janine and I were glad to see them so happy.
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Up date : August 29th : I have a special thought for the people flooded in Texas (especially in Houston ). I learnt this at the French TV yesterday night
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You are blessed with wonderful family Michel!
I think so, Nico.
Blessings to you all.
Beautiful day. Beautiful life. 🙂
Thanks ,Lynn, to recall this.
Such beautiful children! It is hard to believe they are now 5.
As for the geese, I’ve never met one I trusted and I bet they know it. lol
The male goose attacks easily! 🙂
A special day indeed! Legos are a great toy for 5 year olds. I wish they had been invented when I was little.
It is a pleasure, Gracia, to see Raphael , the boy, playing with the legos. We see his intelligence . For our own children we bought Meccano .
Michel! I can not believe it has been five years!
The time has gone so fast! My best wishes to them both. 💐💐
I agree with you, Rachel . How many years did we know each other ? 🙂
Loold like fun times
Yes it was surely a happy time to enjoy.
Adorable children…the geese and hens and pup are cute too. ❤
Geese and hens were part of the ambiance around, Holly!! 🙂 They participe to the fun.
Happy Birthday to Raphaël and Yris, Michel! A beautiful family gathering. ❤
Yes , Lavinia ,all of us were happy and not only the twins ! 🙂
I wouldn’t turn my back on the gander. He’s big enough to do some damage. My cousin has a rooster who is so aggressive that she has to carry a broom with her when she enters the chicken yard.
The gander already attacked my son and wanted to pinch him. The gander got a “punition” ! 🙂
Happy Birthday to the twins. ❤ ❤
And, another one who is frightened of geese, they make good watchdogs! I think there is a brewery (or whisky making place) in Scotland that uses them for that purpose.
The geese of the Capitoline alerted the Romans a Gallic attack. Simple recal to illustrate your commment, Yvonne. 🙂
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I will try commenting again.
Oh!!! Happy Birthday to handsome Raphael and beautiful Yris! I hope they have a happy birthday filled with joy and love! Good memories made with their wonderful family celebration! 🙂 I wish them a long, joyful, loving, healthy, successful lives! 🙂
Legos are a fun, creative gift! 🙂
The Dog looks so free and relaxed! If we could look so free and relaxed on our couches! Ha! 😀
My neighbors had geese and they were great guard-dogs! They even came across the street to honk at me! 😮 😛
HUGS!!! 🙂
Sorry for your disappeared comment? Carolyn . But you are a valiant one and you write again another comment : the perseverance is a high quality.
Yes, legos are fun and creative gift and I could observe my grandson Raphael playing with. I have been amazed by his space perception . This game makes the intelligence grow.
Yes, I always try try again! 😀
Those youngsters are so intelligent!
And those games and toys often challenge them and they become smarter! 🙂 It IS fun to observe them! 🙂
yes , at seeing my grandson playing with legos and putting them together I discovered he had certainly high potential for the future
This is a joy-filled writing. Even the animals took part in the celebration. Happy Birthday to those good looking twins. You have a wonderful family.
Love,
votre amie
Francoise
In fact for my entries, Françoise , I try to show funny events but unfortunately it is not always possible as you know.
Love ❤
My goodness, can hey possibly be FIVE already? They were just BABIES! That tells you how long ago we had Xanga, because I remember your posts about them. And Manon has grown into quite a beautiful young lady as well.
It looks like a wonderful celebration. I am sure those two bring a lot of energy to every family gathering!
“a lot of energy” yes ,Susan, they have 🙂 You have a good memory Susan. Indeed I posted about the birth of the twins on Xanga in 2012.
Those babies grew so quickly!! Manon, too. It sure seemed a lot longer for our own boys to turn 5—all those years ago. Now, a nephew who is not yet 55, is retiring already! He is the same age as our Greg. Amazing!!! Also, Jean-Baptiste and Melody do not look old enough to be parents of a 17 yr. old!! Also, our grandchildren all loved Legos. Some were quite talented in designing intricate objects to build. Legos are wonderful for making young minds develop their imaginations! Wish Legos were around when I was young!!
The fast growing of the grandchildren makes us conscious of the time taht goes away speedily, Nancy!
I am twin myself. I too have a brother. But now we are very distanced. It is sad.
Your grandchildren twin are very cute. They seems to have enjoyed their birthday.
Yes Angy, the twins were happy to blow the candles on their cake and play with their gifts .
It seems like yesterday when they were born! Happy belated birthday to the twins! And Manon is looking lovely at 17.
It was in August in 2012, Marica and Manon was 12 !
Thank you for your kind thought for the people of Texas! Many of them are really suffering right now.
You have such a lovely family! It’s obvious there is a lot of love there! Belated Happy Birthday to the twins!
What is happening in Houston and around in Texas is a disaster. We have compassion f
The twins had a wonderful time as seen from their happy faces.They are so adorable!
Like yours, Isabel! 🙂
What fun! Happy birthday to the twins!
Thanks, Doug,. I am glad you felt the fun on this day through my post.
What a lovely birthday celebration!
And thank you, Michel, for thinking of the people of Texas. I’m thankful that my parents and brother and sister-in-law are safe.
What a relief for you,Linda . . It was a hard hurricane ;
It’s hard to believe that twins are 5 years old already. It looks like a very happy celebration. You have a beautiful family 💞
Yes Barbara . We have no time to see them grow. This is vertiginous!
Children of all ages are such a joy ❤
Yes , Nancy. They are life!
Bonheur à l’état pur ❤
Adorables ❤ Tous
Ce fut ,en effet ,un bon moment.
Love that the goose kept all in line 😉
Happy Birthday to the beautiful twins. Their sister is also beautiful.
Yes, our hearts and prayers are with those effected by Harvey.
Another Hurricane is coming in towards, FL, Ga, etc It is crazy.
Hope all is well with you and Janine.
Hugs, E
.This hurricane is frightening and tenacious . I have compassion for the unfortunate people who have to endure this.
Manon has grown up! I love seeing stories of your family. Thank you for sharing and happy belated birthday to Raphaël and Yris !!!
yes Manon has grown up and is a very nice girl, .She is very kind
The twins are really growing up fast.
And somehow the picture of the dog lying on the couch tickles me. 😄
The dog felt at ease on the couch, lying on his back. It was his way of showing that he was content! Poor couch ! 🙂
How wonderful to celebrate the twins 5th birthday. They have grown so much. You and Janine have much to celebrate with your expanding family. Love hearing about their activities. As for the dog relaxing on the couch, wish I could do that so easily. Such joy wiggle around. ❤ Marilyn
Yes Marilyn the familiar animals rejoice with us on this happy celebration of the twins’ birthday
How time flies. The twins certainly look happy, and the best part of all is that they’ll always have each other. Twins seem to have a special bond.
Those geese and chickens are cute. The family must have eggs from the goose, too, when they’re in season.
Yes, Neil, the geese lay good eggs ! and yes the twins are in a continual metamorphosis !
Beautiful photos, Michel! A very happy 5th birthday to the twins! ❤
Thanks Marion. I am glad to see you are conected to the internet , now.
Mornin Glorie…and Happy Belated Birthday to the Twins! This was just delightful to read, the children, grandchildren, geese, hens dogs…how a refreshing! ILYM
yes it was a happy day, Marsha !