I didn't realize how long it has been since I posted about the little things, the special events, and just everyday life around here.
In November, our neighbor/landlord/friend, Annemie, turned 60. She had a big celebration for all her friends and family. This is Annemie and her two sons, Bert and Pieter and their girlfriends, Esther and Anse.
Ross and Jim enjoying the party :)
These are clementines and marzipan. No chocolate here - they are the traditional stocking stuffers from Sinterklaas. Here, the children put out their shoes, rather than stockings. Unlike Santa Claus, elves, reindeer and a sleigh, Sinterklaas comes by boat from Spain with his helper, Zwarte Piet and he rides on a white horse. That's actually way more believable too.
Our last barbecue before it got too cold for the year. Yes, it was just as good as it looks!
On one of Randi's visits to see us, she brought all the fixin's for tamales.
We spent quite a bit of time preparing all this, but . . .
it was worth it! Frank's got nothin' on us! We had tamales for nearly a week and they just got better and better each day.
Frank: a black guy who used to have a small cart in various locations around Ruston where he sold hot tamales. We ate these fairly regularly because Nana (my mother) loved Frank's hot tamales.
This beautiful birthday cake was for me! Homemade by Ross :) In an attempt to replicate Traina's icing (one of a kind), I think he got a little help from Aunt Becky. Thanks to both of you! And yes, it was definitely as delicious as it was beautiful.
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