FELIZ AÑO 2010
Happy New Year 2010
Happy New Year 2010


We had our first proper snowfall in our town yesterday which nicely co-incided with being snowed in giving us a first good reason to not go into work or school;( nursing a sick younger son was a not so pleasant second reason for a day at home, especially for him). I found time to head out with Gabri to build what was a fairly respectable first snowman of this winter. We hope to get the snow suits and boots out many more times over the winter and enjoy the fact we live only 20 minutes from the ski and sledging slopes..
Rain is forecast over Christmas, starting from last night. A lovely first few days of hols indoors wrapped up and cozy, me thinks.
You may remember that Gabriel´s faithful life-long teddy companion, Daddy teddy, got lost this summer! we have been on the lookout for a new special friend for Gabri and we found him on Saturday!
In Gabri´s own words he is the softest, smiliest, cutest friend ever! He accompanied us home from a car boot sale, and we had an emotional family moment with Rhino´s first bus and train ride, and sleep over. I hate to say it, but in good old fashioned Toy Story and poor Woody fashion, I think Daddy Teddy is almost forgotten. Lets hope Gabri´s parents prove to be less easily replaced!!
See for yourself! A rather cute new special ted, and I do think he is smiling knowingly at us!
Hallowe’en or Fall festivals, depending on your outlook and background, mark the beginning of the dark nights and chillier evening which require us to scramble for our hats scarves and gloves (except my 3 boys who never seem to feel the cold!).
We have enjoyed celebrating dressing up with games and children’s bible talk on 31 October, with our new church, Mountain View International Church. Friends from mums and toddlers came with their families too.
Last night we celebrated Guy Fawkes at the house of one of the families in the church. Some of my work colleagues came with their kids and hubbies and we had a great time. Piñata (a paper mache sweet filled treat to hit), followed by sparklers and a firework display rounded off a chilly fun family evening. Friends and colleagues Anne Marie, Jude and Jo came with their families which our boys loved. Jo, has her son Mario in Gabri´s class and they are good friends. Friends from mums and toddlers with whom I have stayed in touch came along, Linda, Sarah and others. Please pray for opportuities to talk about Christ and share our church family support. All these girls have Spanish husbands or partners and are settled living in Spain. However we do live between the English speaking and Spanish world and the church family provides great support as we celebrate important festivals or events together that remind us of our roots.

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