oh those french party sweets and treats!
January seems to be a true extension of December with birthday parties and other events piled up for every weekend. Oh how …
one to go to christmas – how to keep calm before the big day
One night to go for the (first) big day, so it’s time to start head home (after some hiking and sightseeing of …
colourful global winter wonderland in san jose california
SF, London, Moscow, scenes from India and China, snowmen, cartoon characters, dinosaurs and animals… Lights and colours everywhere. That is the first …
xmas is the season for apples and chocolates
I just could not help sharing these cute season’s treats we yesterday enjoyed in a birthday party – apples (normal and candy …
dream the dream when the reality does not meet expectations
Our much anticipated mountain trip is coming, but to our disappointment the lack of rain in Northern California means that there is …
school’s out – it’s christmas holiday for real!
So the school is out for the year. This has been probably the busiest weekend of the year with two school Christmas …
curious friday – i’ll make that car fit in the parking space…
I certainly am cautious when trying to park the car and often think that my car is not going fit and try …
nine days to christmas and counting!
We are in single digits with the Christmas countdown. There are lots of presents already under the tree and Miss A. has …
candy cane marshmallows in chocolate for christmas
We’ve been busy with the daily crafts, decorating and baking for Christmas. Today we have been creating one of the kids favourites …
12 days of – wine charms
I love that song of 12 days of Christmas, and in college I went to see the singing Christmas tree a couple …