Lars started his new job at Microsoft as a International Marketing Manger. These pictures show where his office is, at La Défense, about a 30 minute commute from our apartment. He first takes the metro (about ½ block from our apt), then transfers to a regional train which takes him to this business center just outside of the Paris city limits.

Our first visitor was Lars’ Dad, just a few days after we arrived! We felt so lucky to have him here to see our new surroundings right away, and his timing was wonderful because he was able to help us set up a bunch of things in our new place. Thank you, Glen!!!

Microsoft Holiday party aboard a dinner cruise on the Seine!

Our next visitors were Shannon’s family for Christmas! Here is a family picture taken in front of the Notre Dame.

View from top of the Notre Dame…

Christmas in Paris!

The Arc de Triomphe and the Champ-Elysees with holiday lights…

With Shannon’s family, we took a mini-trip to the French Alps...we went to…

Lyon…

Annecy…

And Chamonix…

Meanwhile, Ole is enjoying his new perch at the living room window!