In October our friends, Cliodhna and Pierre had their son, Maxence christened at the Irish College in Paris.

Kathleen and Bob were the godparents.

After the christening we had champagne in the courtyard.

Mary, Fiona, Jules and Karen joined in the toasts.

After the ceremony we strolled through Paris

to one of our favourite restaurants, Bofinger to enjoy a long leisurely lunch.

The boys tucked into the seafood platter.

Cynthia and I had just left enough room for pudding.