We're a little miffed that we're missing the snowy weather in Houston. It snowed the day before we arrived 5 years ago, and now again after we're gone. But we're having no problems getting into the Christmas spirit over here, for a couple of reasons.
The first of which is that it is Sinterklaas tonight - the Dutch Christmas. If you've been good all year, Sinterklaas and his assistant Zwarte Piet (Black Peter) will leave presents in your shoe and throw candies in your door. Fiona and I have been ever so good and will be singing at the top of our lungs tonight in an effort to score some pepernootjes.
Second reason - fabulous neighbours. We had our old neighbours from Belgrave Terrace over for dinner last night. We had a great time. Fiona made her signature ribs and everyone laughed at the giant platter I hauled in from the barbeque, but at the end of the night there was not one left. Death By Chocolate for dessert and a fabulous new shrimp recipe as an appetizer meant that we were all too stuffed to think straight for the games of Sequence that followed. At least that's my excuse - the ladies trounced the men 3-0.
Third reason - Christmas movies. We just finished watching Fred Claus. Quite amusing with a great soundtrack that will be playing while we finish our Christmas cards tonight.
Fourth reason - a well-decorated Christmas tree. It is up and it always seems to change the atmosphere of the room. Just puts you in a good mood to see it there.
Fifth reason - a big pot of chill cooking up in the kitchen.
Sixth reason - ESPN America. Got signed up just in time for the big Alabama-Florida game this evening. Football, a brewski and a steaming bowl of chili - fabulous!
1 comment:
Happy St Nicholas Feast day today! Is that a small tree or a very large St. Nicholas?
Love to you..we got your ginormous gift this week. Thank you so much!
Doug and Adele
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