November has been cold & wintry. We spent a weekend in Chamonix getting ready for ski season, now we have a couple of weekends in Basel catching-up with friends including days at the rugby club, a few visits to the Herbstmesse & Cullens first birthday party.

We're also sharing the news of our expanding family: http://mcnamara.smugmug.com/gallery/3783843

Jack continues to come out with new words in all three of his languages (English, French & Jackanese) all the time. His latest words (& latest loves) are Choc-o-la-la (which is chocolate) and Loppipops. He tells us that everything he does "c'est rigolo" (that's funny), mostly when he's being naughty. He really enjoys going to the zoo, going swimming & playing with drills, screwdrivers etc... His obsession with crocodiles and with trucks & tractors is also undiminished.

Jack had a tough week in the middle of the month scalding his leg and two days later smacking his mouth on the coffee table. As with all kids though he bounces back pretty quickly; certainly more quickly than Mommy!

We had a wonderful weekend in London at the end of the month. Jimbo & Judith arranged a weekend surprise for my Dad's 70th birthday (& belated celebration of my Mum's also). A bunch of us met-up including Mike's Mum & Dad - it was fantastic!