"Almost" a Year in Provence: 'Tis the Season to be Jolly....

The month of December was a busy month here in Aix. Having our two oldest children, Nicholas and Lindsey, arrive for the month really added to the festivities! Lindsey arrived on the 10th and the whirlwind began. On her second night here, we went to Pasta Cosy where we enjoyed a delicous dinner while listeninng to Christmas music by Hilary, Dom, Julie and Darrin.

Ironically, Linds had arrived just in time for this same event last year so it was like a welcome back to Aix party for her! Fabien knew right away this was an occasion that called for champagne!!

That night wasn't the only time we celebrated special arrivals at Pasta Cosy. The following week, Nicholas and Matt, Lindsey's good friend from Duxbury, arrived and we returned for another fantastic evening and another bottle of celebratory champagne! We SO glad to be one big HAPPY family, encore!!!

Sarah was thrilled to be out with both her sister and brother!

Hilary invited us to her apartment one night while her sister, Heather, was visiting from California. She made her special chicken pasta and chocolate fondue-yum!!

One Sunday afternoon, we went to a lovely Champagne Carolling Party. Nothing like the power of singing to get everyone in the Christmas spirit!

Hilary and Dom led everyone in song, dance and some Santa hat tossing...

Our hosts, the Butler family, Julie, Mallory, Shane and 1/2 Syd Butler(sorry Syd) greeting their guests...

Last but not least, the Christmas season wouldn't be complete without a School Christmas Show. Sarah's school provided us with that requisite 2 1/2 hour "entertaining" experience! Sarah's music class performed several songs....

Sarah and fellow chanteur, Mallory...

Several of us sold snacks and refreshments during the performance to raise money for some worthy cause that escapes me just now. It provided us with entertainment when the action on stage didn't!

Fa-la-la-la-la, La-la-la-la!!!