Feels like Christmas!

Saturday morning, from the balcony...  Ski slopes should be opening some time next week.

First snow of the season...

First snow of the season on this Monday (16-Nov) morning!  Kids are super excited!

13 November 2015...

Thinking of all our family, friends, fellow country men and women of France and anyone affected by the tragic events of Friday.  Very sad day...

Et puis cette ombre au fond de l'ombre
Et puis ces deux mains qui se nouent
Ces gestes faits et refaits sans en voir le bout
Et puis cette ombre encore debout
...
Quand la peine est trop lourde
Quand le jour est trop laid
Quand la chance est trop sourde
La vérité trop vraie

Jean-Jacques Goldman, "Fermer les yeux"

Swimmers...

Ready for an early swimming practice today for the boys!  The moon and Venus are in the background of the first picture (between the 2 trees).

Oslo (Saturday 31-Oct 2015)

Quick day trip in Oslo on Saturday 31-Oct.  Took the train early in the morning, and had a great walk around the city.  We'll be back to explore more!

In front of the Royal Palace

Akershus Fortress (castle built in the 1290's to protect Oslo)