A visit from Annette!

And Leander (here) and Dieter and Lara, just before Christmas. I think they are puzzling (one of Finlay's gavourite activities). The socks here were a kind gift from Annette as well - each one contained a small toy or chocolate for Finlay in the days leading up to Christmas. Thank you Annette! The socks are coming in handy during the cold winter months.

Finlay's birthday breakfast

At Finlay's daycare there is a special breakfast when a child has his/her birthday. Here is Finlay with two other daycare children waiting for his birthday breakfast. Thank you, Kita!

Please don't spit...

the toppings at the window. If you do, you will pay a fine equal to the cleaning costs! (a sign from the bubble tea place next to Finlay's daycare). We just got an idea...

Birthday!

Two quick scenes from Finlay's birthday in December. He is now two!

Painting!

Our Christmas cards this year were made with potatoes and paints. Here is Finlay getting started.

Visit from Grandma Cathy!

Here at dinner one evening in December - there is some rhyme here that deals with teddy bears in the garden...

Pre-Christmas Dinner

Raisins! (Taken at the Round Table 5 Christmas Dinner in December)