The photo above is one of many we've taken over the last 2 weeks. I especially like it because it still seems a marvel to me to see real mistletoe after a lifetime of plastic bunches hung in doorways.
It's that time of year that is so special for us because we have both the boys' birthdays and Christmas within 7 days -- and New Year's hot on the heels of Charles' birthday. I write this an hour before we are set to go out for New Year's Eve celebrations at friends so it marks the end of a celebratory marathon at home. We've had the quietest, stay-at-home Christmas imaginable. Despite being in one of the big party cities of the world, we haven't been out since the 22nd, when we took in the Narnia movie. Alexander will not be with us tonight for the first time, his friends have returned from vacations elsewhere and they are all set to join the throngs at the Eiffel Tower -- to watch the fireworks and enjoy the revelry.
The photos we're sharing start with decorating the tree (a good deal of silliness from the boys), some photos of what the weather was like (including the roses still in bloom), Christmas morning (including stockings in bed), the setting up of the ping-pong table and then Charles' birthday, including his new punching bag (for relieving French pedagogical-induced stress).
On the turning of the year, we wish you all the best.
To view our photo set click here.
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