Saturday, November 26, 2011

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Christmas is coming!  We set up our Christmas tree a bit early this year (a few days before Thanksgiving).  It actually worked out quite well for us because the day after we put up our tree, I got sick and spent a few days in bed.  I am doing much better now.

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During my trip to the US this year, I was able to bring back more of my Christmas ornaments.  I think they all look quite nice.  If you couldn’t tell by the colors on the tree, I like blue.  Very much.  Our tree also has a new neighbor. However, this neighbor is a much more permanent resident and will be staying around long after the tree gets put away for the year.  A lovely electric fireplace. It looks a bit bare and lonely at the moment, but we will work on that.

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The candles on top are our advent “wreath”.  The four Sundays before Christmas we light one candle.  The next Sunday we light two and so on until Christmas.  This Sunday is the first Advent (Nov. 27th)

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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Autumn Leaves

Just a few pictures of the leaves here this fall.  These pictures were taken out in the fields near our apartment.

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Happy Autumn!