Back From Our Disneyland Paree Adventure

We are back in one piece after many adventures. The first being a cancelled train once we got to France because of the transportation strikes. And, yes, it was the sort of thing that made my adrenaline rush in a happy way to have such a fly by the seat of our pants and bonding experience with the other Brits that were trying to get there with us.

My parents met us there on Thanksgiving day as we arrived. They are going home early next weekend after meeting up with us in London. My dad has a bad hip and is going back to try to get a replacement rather than stay until the end of January in pain. So, the Blake clan will be doing Christmas on our own in Ole' Blighty this year.

Chris made a scrumptious belated Thanksgiving Feast tonight. yum

Well, here are some pictures of us at Disneyland since they speak louder and clearer than my ramblings...




I hope that all of your holidays are bright and peaceful so far!

All Nestled In

Well, with the days getting shorter (starting to get dark at 3:45 and earlier every day), I am finding that I am nesting in more and starting to feel cozy in our little farmhouse here.

Things at work are calming down and I am feeling more comfortable the system and culture there. I love working with the kids in FLES and, of course, Reading Recovery.
The little boys and I have been playing in Norwich and London this weekend with the big boy off in Amsterdam. We went to a science museum in a very old church and the Discover Dogs show.
He is having a much-needed respite after having two sick boys for a week while I was off at an intense learning experience in Germany working with our Comprehensive Literacy Instruction Plan group and Gay Su Pinnell. That was amazing hanging out with such inspirational folk. And, then, going to Heidelberg one night and eating in a castle the next night with the Lakenheath group (who are some super-sharp gals) and Gay and her entertaining husband, Ron! What a road trip across the Chunnel and beyond...

Our two Brit Kits are adjusting to our family. I am ready for the pups to get here in February. Things are well on the way for them to have their Puppy Passports with the PETS Scheme.

We are heading out to celebrate Thanksgiving at Disneyland Paris with my parents in 10 days. We are all so psyched!

UK Halloween with the Blake Boys