lately

Since returning home, there is much to be enjoyed as well. The house is well and winter brought a host of snow and charming winter scenes. The kids had grown a great deal and I began working at Community again. The students were delighted to see me and I them...

Amsterdam- ages Ago

Although it seems like ages ago, the feeling of Amsterdam is still to be relished. It was a lovely trip and the canals fulfilled every expectation. I must truly say that this city was like no other I have ever been to. Despite the obvious differences, I felt safe and comfortable. I met some brilliant people and enjoyed an evening on a genuine houseboat. Anne Frank's abode offered some solemn contemplation in the midst of the hurrah. The delightful cafes and charming bicyles were certainly appealing. The food was less than desirable however and had to be compensated by the other varieties of fun. The Heineken museum is actually just a playland, and not to be taken seriously in the least...

Paris

Paris is truly unimaginable. I truly feel like I get the culture of the rest of the world because of the things I saw here. The art and culture are incredible. With a meager budget of less than 100 euros, I certainly got quite the experience. The hotel was shocking but I felt I had some real exposure. The food was brilliant. The chocolate croissants fully lived up to every expectation imaginable.

A few thousand things

Right...
So there has been a huge span of time, leaving some things out. I'll enlighten on a few...
included are pictures of some kids at the local school dancing a celiehd (said, kaylee) I took several dance lessons at the local club, but am not much to write home about. It's quite fun, and the best is the incredibly bossy partner who is always there instructing you when you have gone awry. It's like popular square dancing.
Elliot is making a cuppa tea for me... as the weather continues to freeze.
I have also included the new growths, the brussel sprouts, who knew they grew like that? And the last of the glorious brocolli.
The lambs have now been introduced to some rams, so they'll all be mamas in the spring.