My bags are packed, I'm ready to go...
As this song plays in my head, I think of all the last minute minutiae before crossing the Alps with my husband and kids. The car looks like we will be away a month but it really will only be a few days.
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Daughter's homework (have we really reached that stage?)
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Passports and other papers.
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Goodies from Italy.
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Son's brand new jacket that doesn't fit anymore for nephew.
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Camera.
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Diapers.
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Elmo.
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Snacks for trip.
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Ok, looks like we have the essentials.
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| In case you are wondering, those are purple carrots |
Not only do I get to see my sister and her family, I am also visiting my grandmother, whom I haven't seen in three years, and I will finally be introducing one of her latest great grandchildren to her! It will be nice to see them together. I am sentimental about that kind of thing. Watching this 91-year old lady with beautiful eyes and my son and thinking that we are all here because of her.
And then we will visit the beautiful Christmas market with endless arrays of candles, decoration, wooden figurines for Cribs, chocolate covered strawberries, candied apples and chocolate galore. We will stuff our bellies with sausages, pretzels, gluhwein and marzipan.
While I am away, I am leaving you with this recipe. The meat is tender, the sauce thick and full of flavor. It is delicious with rice and quick to make. I made it for my mother in law, a wonderful cook, and she loved it so I can guarantee it is a winner.
