My first real update in more than a month. Needless to say, August has been very, very busy. I am spending most of my time right now travelling between my client’s various sites around Europe, and August has meant trips to Ireland, England, Switzerland, France, and Spain. Deadlines are looming and people are becoming more and more stressed.

Early in August, I did at least get the chance to take a week off. Aude and I spent a week with Aude’s parents and brother in the south of France. It was my first real vacation since we went on our honeymoon nearly a year ago, and even the few days of sun were a welcomed break.

View over the pool

A nice swimming pool and view over the houses

Aude in pool

Aude takes her first dip in the pool

Relaxing by the pool

Relaxing by the pool

Swimming pool

More views over the swimming pool. I could get used to this view every morning.

Flowers

Flowers

Flowers

More flowers

Aude in front of the pool

Aude in front of the pool

Matt in France

Matt begins to relax by the pool

Travel books

Aude’s parents are beginning to plan their trip to the US

Preparing dinner

Preparing dinner

Beginning to relax

Beginning to relax

Cocktails

Ah – it is because she has a cocktail in her hands!

In the kitchen

In the kitchen