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1. Gifts (and Itten inspiration) from my freakishly talented gal pal Heather - Designer extraordinaire.
2. Just some of the pressies we have to somehow squeeze into our suitcase for our people back home.
3. Packing.
4. Angel with Warhol.
5. A German 'smoking man' and a couple of Danish candle thingys. This is as festive as it's going to get around here.
6. Ola's stars and snow.

So that's it folks. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and an unreal New Year. Choc-a-bloc full of family, friends, fun and food. Peace out.

See you in 2012.

xxx

Weekend.

One down, one to go. This weekend we saw adenoids removed, bloomers finished, a couple of Xmas parties (one cookie making and one disco dancing) and a farewell party for neighbours who are swapping Munich for Melbourne. Lucky buggers.

Happy Monday.

xxx

Listen up Sydney. You have 12 days to pull yourself together and bring on the sunshine. No more rain. Nothing lower than 27°C. Just for 3 weeks and then you're free to return to your 'freakishly cold for this time of year' temps. Deal?

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A few snappy pre-party pics. It seemed that once the guests arrived and the prosecco was poured, we forgot to pick up the camera again. We didn't even get a good photo of the cake, which was quite the sprinkles and smarties extravaganza. Next time Gadget. Next time.

A big Thank You for all the super birthday love on her birthday post. It means the world. 

xxx

Ps Sadly, no snow on the big day but I'm happy to report we got our first flurry tonight. ''Bubbles! Bubbles!'', screamed Elke with delight. Hooray!

Two.

She rules her life like a fine Skylark and when the sky is starless.


Happy two big ones to our funny, sensitive, shy, strong-willed, determined, cuddly, (frustratingly) particular, dog/Rio/scooter/ice-cream loving, tiny dancer. This is one of your favourites.

Frankie, we love you.

''May you continue to run your own race''*.

xxx

* Plagiarised straight from Nonni's birthday card. Fair play.