Day 358 – Christmas Eve

Saturday 24th December 2011. The kids got busy with the finishing touches to the house today, and Hubbie finally hung the mistletoe so that unsuspecting and hopefully sexy guests can be kissed under it.  Better late than never!  (He also built and extension to the dining table 2 hours before our guests arrive while I … Continue reading

Day 354 – Oh Christmas Tree….

Tuesday 20th December 2011. Although I haven’t managed it myself this year (another year over and one to add to the New Years Resolutions!), I really admire those people who design a Christmas tree out of the ordinary, and out of all sorts of stuff! Here are a few from friends, and some I found … Continue reading

Day 351 – the English Christmas weekend

Saturday 17th December 2011. Starting Saturday mornings slowly is always a good idea in my book, and is particularly necessary when Janine and I have been putting our worlds to right until the wee hours!  Numerous cups of tea were consumed, a long slow warm shower, and a piece of toast and we were ready … Continue reading

Day 350 – the start of our English Christmas weekend

Friday 16th December 2011. This is our UK version of Christmas.  We are on our way to the Hawkins House to enjoy a chill out weekend with Christmas Dinner served on Saturday night, after a day of last minute shopping, and fingers crossed that all my internet parcels have arrived! Via the Eurotunnel, and a … Continue reading