Christmas Break.

I have loved, loved, loved my Christmas break with my French family and tomorrow the rest of the fam arrives! We have been busy shopping for presents in the town, going to the grocery store I swear once a day because we eat anything we see and just spending time with each other. Yesterday was Charlie's 11th Birthday so we woke up to chocolate cake and presents, followed by a day of games.

I have seen Hugo Cabaret and understood every word but one, which made me very happy with myself, gone out for dinner, gone out for drinks, raked the leaves and the list goes on! The grandparents arrived a few days ago and we have been getting our time with them. Granny sits patiently with a pile of all our clothes that have holes in them. Popsie is busy doing his crosswords and reading his books.

I have expanded my shoe collection and wardrobe! Emilie and I did some damage in town today, she said first stop, and I yelled - bank, and from there it just went downhill. Other than that I have been busy reading, and loving every minute of it. I am currently reading The Paris Wife, and can't put it down, thanks to Devon for that.

Hmm, not much else. Can't believe Rwanda is in 2 weeks - not even! I will be living out of a backpack, sleeping on the ground and eating beans and rice and I cannot wait!