Happy New Year

Welcome 2015!

May the new year bring happiness, ...

... health, ...

 

... good luck, ...

... carefree moments, ...

... delightful surprises, ...

... much fun, ...

... and a truly magical time!

Happy New Year!

New Year's Eve

Can it be that the last day of the year has already arrived?

The last December days brought lots and lots of snow.

Heather flowers in the snow.

Sinking into the snow.

It's a tradition to watch Dinner For One on New Year's Eve.

  

James: The same procedure as last year, Miss Sophie? 

Miss Sophie: The same procedure as every year, James!

The sketch is just hilarious, and never fails to make me laugh.

Time for New Year's Eve dinner.

Almost time to raise the glass to toast to a happy 2015!

Have a wonderful,

happy and healthy

New Year!

Christmas

Flecki is watching for Santa Claus in the morning of December 24.

He loves his cat tree -- and his toy mouse.

December 24 was a very mild winter day -- and the roses were still in full bloom.

All four candles are lit up on the Advent wreath -- the Holy Evening has arrived.

Christmas gifts waiting to be unwrapped.

A cute owl on the Christmas tree -- a gift from last year.

The sunset on the Holy Evening was very fiery.

The Christmas tree all lit up -- a peaceful and relaxed moment.

Flecki sleeping on the couch in the living room while we listened to Christmas songs on the radio.

Can you see yours truly's reflection in the golden Christmas ball?

Lunch on Christmas Day -- duck with potato dumplings and red cabbage.

The second Christmas Day (December 26) brought lots of snow.

Enjoying the Christmas presents -- books, a stuffed owl, and some Disney goodies.

I hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas time!

Advent in Munich

During Advent, the buildings in Munich's inner city are decorated beautifully.

The last sunrays fall on the top of St. Michael's Church and on the towers of Frauenkirche.

A great time to take a stroll among the Christmas booths.

Christmas cribs are sold here.

Beautiful stars.

All kinds of Christmas decorations.

Sweet owls.

A booth with a miniature Frauenkirche where mulled wine is sold. 

Munich's pedestrian zone -- here's the Kaufinger Straße (Kaufinger Street).

Here you could buy lots of different figurines, especially angels.

One of the most popular store windows during Advent -- the exhibition of Steiff toys at Kaufhof.

The scenes are just charming.

Munich's New Town Hall with the tall Christmas tree on Mary's Square (Marienplatz).

The Christmas tree was really lovely this season.

This booth is offering Zwetschgenmanderl, typical Bavarian figurines made of figs and nuts.

One last view of Mary's Square with all the Christmas market booths and the tall Christmas tree.

Naptime

Flecki loves his toy mouse. At times he even falls asleep with it.

One of his favorite places to sleep is a bench on the terrace.

Flecki loves this blue blanket.

Deeply asleep and completely relaxed.