November 2018

It was amazing how quickly we settled into life in our new home, although we couldn´t get our minds around the idea that it was actually ours. We kept thinking we were house-sitting for family and would soon be moving back to our apartment.  Kristian and I spent many an evening just walking around the house feeling very amazed and very blessed. 

A week into November and we had our first guests for dinner. It was Kristian´s colleagues. We had 10 people here for dinner on a Friday evening after work. We had a great evening together with them. 

The weekend after we had our friends Line and Tonni here for coffee and cake. It was great catching up with them.  Then the weekend after that we had yet again people for dinner. It was Kristian´s friend Keld and his wife. Just before they came Kristian´s brother rang to see if we were home, they were in the area and wanted to see where we lived so we told them just to come to dinner along with our friends. We were 9 people for dinner. Luckily I had made a load of Beef Bourguignon in the slow cooker so there was enough food for all. 

We also moved house for Andrew in the middle of November. He had gotten himself a wee apartment near were he would study in the new year. The apartment is so cosy and the monthly rental is cheap. The only down side - it is an hour and a half drive from us. 

I had a few days off work at the end of November. I started my mini holiday by heading to Copenhagen for an afternoon and evening with my friend. We met up after work, had a massage and then went for dinner. The best thing was to come home and know that I didn´t have to get up for work the next day. 

I spent a few days relaxing at home watching films and reading. 

Leah and I went Christmas shopping on Black Friday and got a load of Christmas pressies at bargain prices. We literally walked miles and had a great time doing it! 

The last weekend in November and we were entertaining again. This time my old neighbour and good friend Laura was coming along for dinner with some of our other old neighbours and friends. We were holding Thanksgiving together. Once again we had people around the table. (we were 8 this time) The food was delicious and the company just wonderful. We all felt that we had so much to be thankful for. It's good to take time out to count your blessings from time to time.