Today we are celebrating both Bastille Day and our one-year anniversary in France! Here are some THEN and NOW photos to commemorate the occasion.
THEN..... (2007)
We arrived with eight suitcases and sore backs :-)
Reuniting with Riley who was thrilled to see us after the crate ride in two airplanes
Celebrating our arrival dinner - jet-lag hit Shane was soon as we ordered our meal
Celebrating Bastille Day with fireworks and thousands of French friends on the Cours MirabeauNOW..... (2008)
Fun in the hammock with the McLafferty kids - Eva, Tess and Ben. Eva and Ben spent the night and put on a terrific show with Mal and Shane to start our 2008 Bastille Day! 
Syd enjoying his expresso at the Set Club where he spends much of his free time playing tennis and swiming
Mal enjoying a "crepe avec nutella" from the Set Club cabana
In the evening, we joined friends in town for dinner and bungee jumping before the fireworks
Julie and Syd with Shane in front of one of the many lovely fountains in Aix
Almost-teenager, Mallory
Shane was tres cool with his light-up sunglasses and light saber!
