Before I forget...

New New Year traditions:
A toast to Phil and Annette to honor their wedding day on the steps of Old St. James, a very Provincial dinner, and a Good Shepherd reunion on New Year's Day.

Update from Spain

I spoke to Hannah for a really long time last night. She visited Madrid, as I mentioned earlier but she also was able to attend a real football game in Madrid yesterday. Carnaval was celebrated this past weekend, as well. Hannah and her friends wore costumes.
Here's a photo from the airport while they were waiting to depart - H,a girl whose name I forget and Phillippe. Hard to believe she'll be home next week!

House Update

Well, lots happening - the siding is almost complete. Here, you can see old and new siding on the front of the house. Others photos show really old wallpaper, new kitchen cabinets and our shocking pear green laundry/pantry.

Plaza Mayor and Puerto del Sol

Hannah will visit Madrid tomorrow and visit these two sites as well as tour the city with her group. Here's a photo of the Puerto del Sol.

Wikipedia says:

The Plaza Puerta del Sol is the perfect starting point to explore Madrid. This bustling, centrally located square is one of the city's most lively places.

The Plaza Mayor, a grand arcaded square in the center of Madrid is very popular with tourists and locals alike. The symmetrical rectangular square features a uniform architecture, very similar to the contemporary Place des Vosges in Paris.

Follow the link below to view a live webcam view of the Plaza Mayor.

http://www.multimadrid.com/hogar.htm