New Year, New Henri…in theory

Henri Exercise Jan 2016 1

Like many, Henri often starts the new year hoping he will improve his routines. Exercise for one.

He does a bit of the stationary bike, since he is not one for actually riding a moving bicycle unless it involves a picnic in the French country side with a baguette, brie and no moving cars for as long as the eye can see…

He also alternates between a vigorous walk and a light jog.

Henri Exercise 2 Jan 2016

Lately he has been trying to do more yoga to increase flexibility.

Henri Exercise Jan 2016 3

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Henri loves a good stretch. He does all he can to try to remember the poses. Downward dog, triangle, warrior two.

Henri Exercise 4 Jan 2016

Henri Exercise 5 Jan 2016

After his workout, he does indeed feel like a warrior and quite healthy, especially as he “rewards” himself with a green juice. Only to return home with the promise of a slice of cake and buttercream frosting. The cherry is a piece of fruit, after all.

Henri Exercise 8 Jan 2016

 

 

Four reasons Henri loves St. Valentine’s

Normally, Henri resists the over commercialization of holidays. He ignores the hype as long as he can, but then eventually gives in and indulges. Here are four reasons that Henri secretly loves Valentines…

Henri Sending Valentines

The chance to increase his stationery wardrobe and send letters in the mail

Henri Chocolate Sampler

Heart-shaped samplers full of chocolates

Henri Conversation Hearts

Conversation hearts (Henri bucks tradition here and opts for the Sweet-Tarts Hearts)

Henri Valentine Cookies

An excuse to make sugar cookies and indulge in buttercream frosting