IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

As some of you that have visited has seen for yourselves, our flat is small but comfortable. In one of my quiet thinking moments, I came up with the bright idea of how to have a Christmas tree in our flat or should I say outside our flat. The owners have many potted plants on the terrace including this small evergreen. Dave and I managed to get it from one end of the terrace to the other. Next came the lights and tonight the ornaments were added. The living room wall is entirely glass so we can see the brightly lit tree while we eat dinner or are just relaxing on the couch

We are all quite pleased with our ingenuity!

This roundabout has been adorned with a tree and big red presents! We are seeing more Christmas decorations go up each day. Dave and I were saying as we bought a few presents the day after Thanksgiving how it was nice not to fight the crowds as in the U.S. It is just another day of the week in France.

Out walking with Marie yesterday in the old part of town we came across this old vintage toy store. The owner will also restore any antique toys you want repaired. Did I say vintage? Some of those dolls look like ones I had growing up.

I have learned I can not go shopping with Anne-Elisabeth anymore! Why? Because I am the one spending the money while she is the one encouraging me to spend the money. For those of you who know me WELL, that can be a good thing. I tend to be frugal and some times I need someone to say "JUST BUY IT! " What a fun time we had picking out a new hat for me! My new French hat was made in Italy.

Fresh flowers like these are available every Wednesday and Saturday at the market. Can't wait to see what kind of flowers they will be selling for Christmas.Romans 12:9-10 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.