This is the house we have bought in De Meern, near Utrecht. We move in on 1 July. As you can see the garage has been converted (it is currently a hairdresser's) so will be ideal for me to use as an office. There are 4 big bedrooms.

The house is literally around the corner from a kids' playground, and walking distance from schools and shops. The last bus back from Utrecht is at 12.50 am. Sorted.

Christmas present giving in Spain takes place on 6th January, and the presents are delivered by the Three Kings, aka the Three Wise Men, Gaspar, Melchior and Balthazar. The other evening, there was an opportunity for the kids to post their letters to the kings, i.e. their list of present wants. The kings sent one of their 'pages' to talk to the children and help them post their letters.

Our two had fun queueing up with their friends and talking to the page, who looks suspiciously like a version of Father Christmas, but there you go.

Posting their letters