Archive for December, 2009
We sure ain’t in Holland anymore
Somewhere in Houston. Do you know? I think I’m just about over my jet lag. We’ve been in Texas nearly a week and for the most part I’ve been waking up between 2:45 and 4:30 AM. Last night I managed to stay up past 11pm, so I actually slept until 5:30 this morning. I guess [...]
Merry Christmas!
Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays, ‘Cause no matter how far away you roam When you pine for the sunshine Of a friendly face For the holidays, you can’t beat Home, sweet home. “Home for the Holidays” by Al Stillman and Robert Allen
Wordless Wednesday ~ 24: Houston, it sure is good to see you again
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Hitching a ride on Santa’s sleigh
We’re on our way back to the Lone Star State to spend the holidays with our extended family. Next time you hear from me, I’ll be Stateside! Honest, listen I’ll prove it ;-) Before I leave, I wanted to show you what happened to the Sinterklaas decorations in the Passage shopping center. Santa’s arrived. I [...]
Our Snowy Weekend
Saturday was such a beautiful day. The snow we had at the end of the week was still on the ground, and we enjoyed a lovely blue sky. Mr. DJ went out to do a little shopping at our neighbourhood shops. When he returned, he reported that there were two booths offering free glühwein. Nice! [...]
Walking in a winter… well, you know
Mr. DJ invited us to go for a short stroll last night when it started snowing again. Roxi and I were feeling pretty warm and lazy and first answered “No, thanks”. But then I realized, “What are we saying?! Of course, YES!” I’m so glad we went. I am sure our neighbours though we were [...]
Ask an Expat: Biking in the snow, Bike lanes, and our Christmas tree
This is a continuation (kind of) of the question LucyLucia asked a few weeks back: Are there special “biking outfits” that people wear when it gets cold? You know, like special water proof insulated pants you put over regular pants? I don’t know why this fascinates me, but it does!! Well, we got our first [...]
I really can’t stay*
But Baby, it’s cold outside. ~ And now if you’re in the mood… you can listen to this :-)
