Weekly update

So, we're back to work and school.

Brady had a hard time going back, hard time parting with Mommy and/or Daddy, at first, but he's doing better now. He is getting really good at, and enjoying complex puzzles.

Keira is back in the groove and going willingly to school, but she isn't really adjusting to the "no naps" thing there, and is very VERY tired by the end of the day. Her German is constantly improving.

Heather is back, and really missed her kids, and they missed her. This week was exams week for this term, so we've been preparing for that.

Over the break, Heather read the "Twilight" book series, along with a few work colleagues. The premiere of the movie here is this week, and Heather is going with those friends to Koeln to watch it in English, and get some dinner on Friday.

Heather is now reading, nearly finished with "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon. It's a good, long and entertaining read.

Chris had a good time luging and building wardrobes, and Heather is nearly finished unpacking the boxes in the guest room. We hope to have that completely finished by this weekend, and certainly want everything ready for our friends that will visit next month!

The weather has been COLD! We had a record low, at -27 degrees C, and we had about 5 inches of snow which didn't go away for over a week. Suddenly it feels nearly balmy at -1 today!

We spent last friday evening with the Wright family, and Stuart managed to read so nicely to the children, that they fell asleep right in his lap. After that we just sat around the table telling stories and jokes, and didn't really notice the time until midnight! It was a great time. While Heather goes to Koeln on Friday, Chris and the kids will go to Friday dinner at the Wright's.

Our niece was born this week, which we are all excited about. Congratulations to my brother and his wife, She's beautiful!

I will leave you with a funny random thought from Keira. We were at the grocery store, and I asked her if she wanted anything. She immediately said "yes." I asked "what?" and her reply??


...."coconuts"