Monday, January 30, 2012

December before the USA

Not sure if we did this right but here is how Sinterklass visited our house! 
We left our shoes by the fire place and Sinterklass left a few presents and chocolate letters. The Zwarte Pieten left a few pepernoten scattered around and the horse even took a bite out of the huge carrot.  

It seemed to work because the kids were happy!


Kaelan's Birthday celebration at School
He got to be the train engineer as all the kids sat around in a circle while they listened to a train song. Then he got to dance in the middle of the circle with a friend.
He put 3 candles on the cake and after we all sang he got to pass out the treats he brought for the class. Train shaped sugar cookies.

The birthday boy/girl always gets to open the gate for the mom's to come in at the end of the day! Travis, Colette and I got to share in the festivities. 

Aachen Christmas Market
We barely fit it in but we made it to a Christmas market in Germany!
It was beautiful, cold, yummy, crowded and fun! We were glad we did it but next year we will be sure to go in late November...it was crowded! 

Travis enjoying some gluhewine. A hot, sweet wine which is a must, along with the fresh ginger bread, if you go to a German market. 

Mums and Tots Christmas Party
Coco's second visit with Santa in 2011. She didn't like it as much this time around.

Now that Kaelan realizes Santa brings presents, he is getting a little more tolerant of the jolly old fellow!


We lost this one at the party and Kaelan was soon to follow in the car.
Sign of a great party.

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