Our Christmas That Was

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse... 

...well maybe a hidden baby hamster that was running in his squeaky wheel!

We spread the reindeer food outside and left some snacks for Rudolph and Santa to enjoy before popping on pjs and watching Arthur Christmas.

Santa left lots of lovely gifts for us all...

The Mini Mes were wide awake at 6.20am and we had a lovely time opening all the presents...

The Mini Mes went to their dad's house for a few hours which was the perfect opportunity for me to tidy up all the paper and boxes and then we went over to my parents for a delicious meal cooked by my mum...

We had a buffet style tea too before heading home around 7.30pm. Stuffed!

Boxing day was spent setting up and playing with new toys and then in the afternoon the Mini Mes went back to their dad's home for the night so my mum, sister and I went to see The Hobbit while the Mr, my dad and my sister's boyfriend went to the pub.

It all went by so quickly but we had an amazing time!

I'm really looking forward to New Years Eve with a fancy dress party at my parents with all the extended family too.

Reasons to be Happy

My reasons to be happy

The past few days flew by so quickly but we had a wonderful Christmas. I am very grateful for all of the lovely gifts that we received, the delicious roast dinner and buffet tea cooked by my mum and a relaxing Boxing Day. The Mini Mes were up at 6.20am filled with excitement waiting to see if Santa had been and they were still buzzing at 8.30pm when they finally settled for bed.

My blogging Secret Santa gift arrived - a lovely Bumble Bee set from Lush. Thank you, whoever you are, I love it as does Minxy so I need to hide it away!

Yesterday after sorting all of the cardboard and finding places for all the new toys, the Mini Mes went to their dad's house so I headed to the cinema to see The Hobbit with my mum and sister which is a superb movie. The Mr went to the pub with my dad and sister's boyfriend for a few pints and to play darts so it was nice to have the girls together while the lads were occupied too.

I don't tend to do a lot of shopping in the sales but I managed to pick up some calendars, a onesie and some nice smellies.

I'm really looking forward to New Year's Eve. Usually the Mr and I stay in, watch a movie and have a few drinks (I've never been out for it!) but this year my parents are hosting a party with all of the family round and I can't wait. It's this time of year when loved ones are appreciated and I really enjoy spending time with them so I feel it will be lovely.



What reasons to you have to be cheerful this week?