dreaming of sugarplums

Just a few photos of Christmas Eve in the Torino.  We took a walk to see the lights before coming home to Grace's preferred dinner of Mac and Cheese with cheddar brought over from the UK.   Yesterday we had the morning at home, exchanging presents and eating chocolate for breakfast, then Christmas lunch with MIL and her cousin and daughter from across the landing.  We typically ate too much and spent all evening on the sofa complaining about it.  Grace gave me a wonderful gift.  Two tickets to see Sam Smith at the Arena in Verona in May.  There are so many good components to this!  First I love Sam Smith.  He has the voice of an angel.  Then, it is at the Arena which is a mini Colosseum, an open amphitheater built by the Romans.  It's gorgeous.  Verona is lovely.  It's in May which SHOULD be warm and dry.  I'm so excited! 

Grace is heading back to London on Thursday evening.  Weather permitting, GP and I will hop in the car and drive to Southwestern France for the New Year.


Here is praying that 2018 brings us all peace and good health and tranquility.  xxoo me