Katie and Ulli go on holiday

Poor Ulli, a concert in Algeria fell through, Michael promised to take her to New York, but then he had to work. I couldn't condem her to spending her 40th birthday alone with the kids now, could I? Instead we played hookie to our family duties and spent an indulgent weekend in Paris. 

Advent Angels

I'm getting very behind with my blogging, but think I've just about caught up! The living advent calendar is a little girl's dream come true - a chance to dress up in beautiful costumes, walk through town ringing bells and eating handing out chocolate.