and making funny noises in her neck.

On Monday we spent the day in Hammersmith with Stella, who -it turns out - loves to dance!

Later Stella took us out to her favorite coffee shop for a snack, a hot drink, and a nap:

And then we went round to visit Polly, who recently arrived in the lives of Cathy & Julian:

We spent a terrific day in Oxford with Suke & little Noah, and with Wendy & Oliver who traveled up from London on the train to join us:

There was just enough time for a cup of tea at Brown's in the covered market before Wendy & Oliver had to catch their train back to London.

On day we snuck away from Stella's side long enough to have lunch at Yo Sushi with Stephen and Lewis...

We had Thanksgiving dinner in a corner bistro near the hotel, then rode up the Eiffel Tower.

On Friday the leaden skies threatened rain which never came. The city is already bathed in the weak light of a Parisian winter.

Christmas is coming soon, and holiday lights are beginning to appear along the street markets.

only in Paris would a public bus have...

dispute resolution information posted at the windows:

"You may open or close the window according to your desire. In the event of disagreement, priority is given to those who want the window closed."

Back in London Halina made an amazing Thanksgiving feast on Sunday.  Stella approved!

...then we all went round to have tea and a nap with Hala & Joseph.

We spent our last day in London doing what we like best: having tea & playing with Stella on Golders Hill Park:

before climbing in the car to take her mom home. We can't wait to see her again soon!