Christmas!!

Things are slowly getting back to normal around here. Our visitors have gone home. H can sleep in her own room again. All the turkey has finally been eaten and my fridge is no longer crammed with food.

 

Christmas was lovely. We had quite a houseful. 7 of us on Christmas Day for a traditional lunch and 9 of us for dinner (a huge buffet) on Boxing Day.

 

I ate far too much chocolate, cooked lots, played games, watched rubbish tv, received lovely gifts, drowned in giftwrap and enjoyed having all my family around me.

 

 

Hannah left out her sack and some refreshments for Santa on Christmas Eve.

I love that she woke early (just before 7am) and climbed into bed beside me but waited until 7.30 before whispering to me "Can I go downstairs and see if he's been?" She still loves the magic at 9 years old!

 

 

Later in the morning we opened our presents with my in-laws. I love this photo of H, looking so grown up. Yes, that big bag was full of pressies for her!

And this pic just captures the delight on her face as she opens her gift from us .... a Little Mix Annual and tickets to go and see them in concert!!

What more could a 9 year old want?! Oh yes, a One Direction annual and CD!!

 

Sorry I haven't been around much lately - life and all the Christmas prep just took over for a little while.

 

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas time too.