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Hello all
We've now moved into our new place and have mostly unpacked. We really love the house and the area, we've been enjoying walking around finding nice little cafes and parks.
Our first Christmas out here has been great - our first Christmas together just the three of us, starting our own traditions. We started off with a big breakfast and marathon Skyping, followed by a long walk around the Baylands park near our house. This is a big marshy flatland at the south end of San Francisco bay, which looks a lot like Chichester Harbour in places and even has Brent geese. The weather was incredible, very bright sunshine, there were people (braver than us) walking along in shorts and t-shirts. Then Ruth had her nap while we got started on the champagne and grown-up presents, so we could focus on her presents when she woke up. She has got a little play room in our new place, which is now filled with all her new toys - thank you everyone. We had our big meal in the evening - chicken with lots of pigs-in-blankets, Paxo stuffing (from the British shop) followed by Pippa's yule log.
On Boxing day we set off to Tahoe, the nearest big mountains and ski resort about four hours away. We stayed with some friends in a little chalet, where we ate lots and played silly games, and had a hot tub under the stars (not so good for the carbon footprint really).
We've just celebrated New Year's Eve at home, and we are looking forward to all that 2010 has to offer (first flying lesson tomorrow! :D ). Here's wishing you all a very happy and healthy new year - looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Love
Pippa, Alex and Ruth xxx