Vive La Corse! Keeping it in the family

This holiday in Corsica marked the first time that the three Bouchery cousins really got to know each other. Technically they'd met twice before (at Christmas and then at Marie and Scholastie's wedding) but they were all too young to appreciate it.

They had such a ball together!

Margaux had quite a few 'firsts' on this trip, the best one of which was laughing while not being specifically entertained. This video captures it best:





Hippolyte was bouncing around like a jack-in-the-box from the time he woke up until he collapsed, but when he was around Margaux he was like a different character. He was so calm, kind, and patient with her - stoically standing there while she pulled his hair, poked his eyes, and explored his face with her hands. He would lie there on the carpet with Margaux and just watch her or gently interact with her. It was beautiful to see.

Josephine and Margaux also enjoyed each other's company, even if it was a little more tentative from both parties. I think they were both curious about the other, and where each of them fit in this collection of people staying in the house. Josephine was also a bit camera shy - even though she was the resident fashionista!

They all had a great time together, in their various combinations of playing together:

Hippolyte would occasionally crash - as the left-hand-column depicts!

All of the mothers also enjoyed spending time with Miss Maggie. Unfortunately I don't have a photo of Scholastie with Margaux, but she was a keen aunt as well.

It was a truly unforgettable holiday... and until we return, Vive La Corse!