After a rainy morning, the clouds finally cleared and we were able to join Remi for some fantastic birthday celebrations. Anxious to beat the afternoon thunderstorms and take advantage of the break in the weather, Alex employed some rather unorthodox techniques for lighting the barbecue. 🙂

That’s a rather unconventional approach to starting a BBQ, Alex…

At least I know why Isabelle’s hair always smells smokey. 🙂

Olivia gives Juliette a few pointers on ‘coloring in’

It’s a full house at the kids’ table

Juliette tucks into her lunch

Nice photobomb, Leo!

Juliette is having a fantastic time on Remi’s swing. “Higher, Remi, higher!!!”

The next generation of soccer star, working hard on his game

Um, no. I can’t explain this either.

The birthday boy and Mom get ready to blow out the candles on his cake… Happy second birthday, Remi!