KINGS DAY 6TH JANUARY

January 6, 2012
Thursday 5th Jan.  Went to watch the Kings Parade and enjoy Candyfloss and Churros-fried donuts- and meander through the craft and food stalls set up in the town centre. THe Kings floats come through the town at the end of the night and hard boiling sweets are thrown to eager plastic bag carrying children below. We had a good place on the wall of hte fountain.  one One false move and Asier would have been swimming with the goldfish, but worth the risk for a good view. Gabriel caught 6 sweets and Asier 8. He passed one to his brother making it a draw at 7-7! Hope happy to bed! A shoe -football of course- put under the tree to wait for The kings visit.
 
 
Seems the Kings left gifts to share after all!
 
 
A delicious Roscon de reyes- a sweet bread sugared ring with a hidden ceramic figure inside- think it means if you get it you have to buy the next round of drinks! usually we have for breakfast.
 
 
 
 
 
Then after breakie and pressie opening, off with friends from church to a new fantastic park with great scooting or skating facilities in the centre of Madrid.  Warm 16 degree day and after lots of scooting, including the mums, we had enjoyed pizza and drinks and a laze in the sun. Lovely!
 
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FELIZ AÑO NUEVO 2012

January 2, 2012
We wish you a happy New year 2012. this was taken in the monastic town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial on New Year´s day.  We have a lot to say thank you to God for in 2011 and trust him in 2012.
 
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The Christ Child

We trust you have had a Happy Christmas.  This beautiful  painting The Newborn Child by Georges de la Tour is one of my favourites especially at this time of year. Each child is unique and can make a difference.
 
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WET WEATHER CRAFTS AND SWEETIES

November 25, 2011
 
 
 
 
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AUTUMN FAMILY TIME!

November 6, 2011
Off to Segovia.
This autum we have enjoyed  a mix of weather including sunny days and wet soggy ones.
 Gabriel (8) and Asier (6) enjoying life!
 
 
The famous Roman Aqueduct in Segovia. Never get tired of seeing it.
 
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EARTHQUAKE

May 14, 2011

It was a real shock to wake up to news of the earthquakes in Lorca, Murcia in Spain this week.  9 people were killed and thousands of buildings were damaged.  People have been amazing despite being made homeless and the radio has been full of stories of acts of selflessness and generosity. 

 This news also came on teh back of the news that Spain´s unemployment figures have reached 5 million.  More than 21% unemployement. Today they were talking on the radio about what is called the  ni ni generation.  Ni meaning without. Young people without studies and without jobs. There was a debate about this lost generation.

 Lots to pray about.

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BACK TO LIFE BACK TO REALITY

April 26, 2011

First day back to school after the Easter holidays is always hard work.  Spending the night before in denial doesn’t help either with a 6.30am rise ahead. However sunny skies and chirpy kidlings made it a not too bad start.

 We are celebrating the Royal Wedding with a Best of British week which began with St George celebrations today.  It was lovely to see my class back again and reminder of the many things to pray for…..seperated families,  boys who struggle to mature, patience and wisdom for the teachers and continued safety on the long daily school home trips. 

Was pretty silent in the car on the way home, but we all had a good day after a very relaxing holiday.  Much to be thankful for.  Have a good week and a great Summer term. x

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EAT PRAY LOVE

April 22, 2011
Lots of eating praying and love during the first weekend of Easter Holidays this year.  I would have to add SLEEP to this list! Not sure which order these words sometimes come in, but we took off to Onda with Edgar during the first weekend of Easter hols to accompany him on the last of several work trips this weekend.  We stayed with friends who work in Spain with ECM, the Grosses.  We had a fantastic time and lovely weather which allowed for a weekend of beach crawling, sleeping ( even in the shade of the palms on the beach), delicious food with friends. On Saturday Edgar spent the day with the local GBE youthgroup which saw them all coming back from the beach like lobsters.  First strong sun of Spring and no sun tan cream!
 
A memorable and happy weekend before heading back to a soggy Madrid.  Glad you are enjoying great bbq weather in Britain.  Take it you are warming up for our visit in July and August when we hope to enjoy many bbqs too.
 
A littel bit of Paradise
 
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