Happy Halloween to my friends in the US. The kids are already in bed asleep sans Trick-or-Treating. I have missed Halloween; the scarecrows I would put in my yard, the mums, and the Jack-o-lanterns. I am a little sad that we aren't Trick-or-Treating, we have always had a lot of fun on Halloween. The kids really haven't said much about it though. We haven't been totally deprived of Halloween here. Some of the stores do offer a handful of the standard Halloween garb. Lane was able to find yet another Grim Reaper costume. Last week at school they had a big Halloween Conwat (Finnish term for a celebration). Some of the kids dressed up and there was games, food and dancing. The kids had fun. Also, I think this Wednesday there is another "Halloween Party". It is All Saints Day which is a holiday here. We may get a chance to dress up and feast on candy and the like again.
This past week has been good. We are trying to settle into a routine. It is different again for us now that grandpa has returned home after being here for a month. Mike and I had an enjoyable night out with friends for a wine tasting and dinner. The company, the wine and the food was all great. I have also joined a running club here. I am looking forward to getting to know fellow runners and reaching new goals.
We are heading off on another adventure. On Thursday, we will be embarking on a trip to Sweden. We are really excited about it. I think the kids will enjoy this trip more than the others. They are looking forward to the cruise because they heard there is a swimming pool on the boat (world travel from a kid's perspective). I am looking forward to a real Swedish massage. I am also excited to be treading along Lisbeth Salander's old haunts ;). So now, instead of uploading pictures from Munich, I am planning our trip to Sweden. My scrapbooking project seems insurmountable right now. I am going to have to be more organized if I am going to keep up with it.
Godnatt!
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