A little Christmas scene

Our patchy pine.

Thebabes think it's the most fantastic shrub of nature they've ever seen. As it should be.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

and a few other photo's of our winter wonderland . . .

A cute little dom in the village


Here's our vintage Lada -- makes great play equipment. Perhaps if the snow gets high enough we can sled down it.


Another nice looking dom covered in snow.

Looking down our street.

In front of our dom -- this is where we used to have a swing.


On the grounds of the Catholic Church in our village.
This is the little dom set aside for the children to play in. However, this month they are moving into a large modern building across the street with indoor bathrooms (those are the outhouse on the right). Also, where you see the earth plowed up a bit in front is a skating rink they are creating where the garden once was -- so brilliant and we can't wait!


The Catholic Church in beautiful white.

The small 'stable' on the left is where they reenacted the nativity on Christmas eve -- with a cow and a few of those angelic kids dressed up with a life size porcelain doll in a manger. We all stood around with candles and sang songs. Beautiful.

The kids at the Catholic Church poured water down the slide for an icy ride.
The wonderful Nadia, ever helpful and lovely, is taking care of Zoe as she prepares to take her turn.

The cold red nose and smiling eyes tell us that she is having FUN!