03/12/2011

Xmas markets. Again.

Ant Wars II:
Who'd have thought there were so many German Xmas Markets in England - how do they manage in Germany when all the markets are over here? 

Still, Wilson is LOVING it… especially the Xmas food! There may be no ant-related snacks, but he's making up with extra jacket potatoes and crêpes :-)



02/12/2011

Riding with Father Xmas

How many times can one anteater ride on one ride? I had to go visit the ATM twice to keep this ride fed to Wilson's satisfaction… and when we finally left (Cheesy Wotsits crisis) he still wanted more!
This anteater is insatiable!


01/12/2011

Xmas market

Now it's Xmas Markets! I have to admit, it is quite fun, and it helps me see Xmas once more through the eyes of childhood, since everything about it is new and fresh and magical to Wilson, as it once was to me and many years later to my children…


29/11/2011

A gift from Wilson!

You've just got time to make Wilson's Hi Wilson! Advent Calendar - it will really get you in the mood for Xmas. 
Download the first picture, print it out and cut round the solid 'door' lines. 
Then download the next picture, print it out and glue it behind the first picture. 
Wilson recommends that you do this second bit with your eyes closed, so you don't spoil the surprise of what's behind each door -- good luck with that!
W assures me that this Advent Calendar will get everyone in the Xmas Mood!


28/11/2011

Wilson makes the news!

Oooh! Wilson is in the Birmingham local paper! 
He is very cross that the report got both our names wrong, by the spelling mistakes (ant-eter indeed!) etc, but I think he's quite pleased with his dare-devil depiction in the story... and secretly, he loves being called 'exotic'! Also, he thinks his profile works well in the photo!
This is definitely one for his Cuttings album!


27/11/2011

In search of Xmas

We've been trekking from store to store visiting all the Xmas displays. Wilson keeps telling me, and anyone else who will listen, that Xmas will be better that Talk Like a Pirate Day and Halloween rolled into one!
For myself, I'm finding it a bit difficult to feel Xmassy when the sun is shining, the weather is warm and it's still only November, but W's mood is quite contagious!