As I've attested to previously, this is a strange land we've moved to. Though after two years, I now feel very much at home, I am still struck by the amount of statues of livestock. Today's entry brings us "Attempts at Humor." Tip for signmaker: too obvious, thus not truly funny, but otherwise noteworthy and photo-worthy.
And hey, who doesn't like walnuts? But do I like them enough to have to make an appointment to buy them? It's hard enough for me to remember to make appointments for the children to get their yearly (or semi-yearly, depending on the condition) exams. So I shall opt out of making a Walnut Appointment and trust Providence that there will be some on the store shelves when I need them for the upcoming holiday baking season.
Ah, but now on to the fun stuff! We received two shipments today. None of them were livestock, yet they were welcome all the same. We first became acquainted with Kinder Eggs when we visited my sister and her family when they lived in the United Arab Emirates. I thought this was something unique, so when Brett and I were able to be in France for a week last January, celebrating our 30th anniversary, we visited friends and I was going to bring their children some Kinder Eggs, but then realized they were widely available in Europe, and in fact pretty much everywhere except the U.S.
But being a resourceful type, if I do say so myself, I found out how to purchase them on the inter-tube. However, they are illegal to sell in the U.S. (some silly thing about the toys being small enough to choke on). So, we purchase them from a Canadian supplier. It's not that I think I'm above the law, I just like to sit next to it and mock it from time to time.
We ordered them in May, but due to the hot weather, they only ship these delicacies when it gets cool enough so that they don't melt. My poor children had to do without their kinder-eggs all summer long.
They're really neat. Chocolate with a toy inside. Josh wasn't sure about the pink baby dinosaur emerging from her egg, so he traded for a more manly toy.
Isaiah, as always, is happy with his toy. We're not sure what this is, to be honest.
To be honest, Mercy wasn't really thrilled with her fire hydrant toy. But she did enjoy the chocolate.
The other package that arrive today contained the surf 'n turf items I'd ordered for Brett's birthday. More importantly, it contained dry ice. It does look really cool and bubbly, but you have to be there.
Josh decided to get the full view.
Have a great Friday, all!
