The Holidays

The Chili

We finally finished our roofs after 7 weeks. Yes we re-roofed both houses so we should be leak free for the forseeable future. Before, during and after the work we hosted 4 chili parties with some homemade meat and vegetarian chilis, and margaritas. It went well with very little leftover. In all we made about 20 kg(about 44lbs) of chili and invited almost 100 people.
Once the chili was finished it was time to prepare the holidays with the family. Gisele and her sisters planned the meals and decor, spending the first night at sister Christiane's in Alleins, the second in Avignon at their mom's, and the third in Rognonas with their cousin Jacques and aunt Irene. All went well and the meals were incredible.

Christiane's table for Friday before Xmas

We're now into out preparation for the return to the USA. We leave from Marseille Jan 9, spending 1 night in Frankfurt and continuing on to Dallas the following day.

The day before Xmas in Avignon

Jacques and Irene's table for Xmas day