We found it!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
And now a REAL Christmas Tree!
This year we decided to head to Tyrebagger Forest and pick out a real Christmas tree to decorate!! There were tons to choose from, and it was nice going out to a forest to see where the trees grow. Although the trees were already cut, we had fun picking out our perfect tree.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Enchanted Castle
Saturday evening we went to the light show at the Crathes Castle outside of Aberdeen with the Hollis family. We loved all the lights throughout the gardens and forest and the light show on the Castle.
And some Hot Chocolate!!
We give THANKS!
We hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving from abroad!! We missed our families being away, but are thankful we have this opportunity to see the world from a different view. I am thankful for our 2 precious boys, my wonderful husband, family, health, our friends back home and thankful for the great friends we have met here in Scotland. God is good!! We hope you had a wonderful and blessed day with family!
During the weekend Jon and I cooked turkey, homemade dressing, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, gravy, and homemade rolls. I cooked some for Trent and Landon's school Thanksgiving lunch and then we all went to the American Woman's Group potluck Thanksgiving dinner that evening. Jon had to work on Thursday and Friday as it is an American holiday so we cooked our own for a late lunch on Saturday with some friends.
During the weekend Jon and I cooked turkey, homemade dressing, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, gravy, and homemade rolls. I cooked some for Trent and Landon's school Thanksgiving lunch and then we all went to the American Woman's Group potluck Thanksgiving dinner that evening. Jon had to work on Thursday and Friday as it is an American holiday so we cooked our own for a late lunch on Saturday with some friends.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Bonjour from Paris, France!
During my parents' visit we all took a weekend trip to Paris! We took the train (ScotRail from Aberdeen to London and then took the Eurostar from London to Paris.) We took Air France back to Aberdeen from Paris. It was nice to see the countryside and the boys did wonderful on the train. We especially enjoyed taking the Chunnel (Channel Tunnel) which is a 31 mile undersea rail tunnel linking Folkestone, Kent in the UK with northern France beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover. At its lowest point it is 250 feet deep.
We stayed at a nice hotel in the Trocadero, Marriott Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero. Newly renovated, it was a very nice hotel and we were right by the Trocadero so we could see amazing views of the lighted Eiffel Tower each night. We took the hop on hop off bus most places and visited the Eiffel Tower 2nd floor, Champs de Mars, The Louvre (which houses some of the world's most famous artworks including the mysterious Mona Lisa), Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte Chapelle Church. We saw the Arc de Triomphe and walked down the stylish Champs-Elysees avenue to visit some of the shops. Louis Vuitton has its original 5 story store here.
One of the highlights of our time was eating at all the wonderful French restaurants and bakeries as well as the sunset river cruise down the Seine River. We really enjoyed watching the Eiffel Tower at night at the Trocadero. The kids wanted to sit there for hours to watch the lights "sparkle" at the top of each hour for 5 minutes. It was magical!
We stayed at a nice hotel in the Trocadero, Marriott Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero. Newly renovated, it was a very nice hotel and we were right by the Trocadero so we could see amazing views of the lighted Eiffel Tower each night. We took the hop on hop off bus most places and visited the Eiffel Tower 2nd floor, Champs de Mars, The Louvre (which houses some of the world's most famous artworks including the mysterious Mona Lisa), Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte Chapelle Church. We saw the Arc de Triomphe and walked down the stylish Champs-Elysees avenue to visit some of the shops. Louis Vuitton has its original 5 story store here.
One of the highlights of our time was eating at all the wonderful French restaurants and bakeries as well as the sunset river cruise down the Seine River. We really enjoyed watching the Eiffel Tower at night at the Trocadero. The kids wanted to sit there for hours to watch the lights "sparkle" at the top of each hour for 5 minutes. It was magical!
On the Eurostar
Our Hotel
Crepes for Breakfast!
Eiffel Tower looking up
Views from the Eiffel Tower
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