thegravelings: Christmas visits and birthdays.2014-2015.

After we got back from Australia it was full steam ahead to get ready for Christmas. I had done some shopping before we went and as we were going to be with Emma for Christmas Day , I didn't have to worry about food which was brilliant.

As we wouldn't be seeing Jo over Christmas we went up to see them the week before.

We took Madelyn out to the local farm.

It was absolutely freezing but she was totally fascinated by these little guinea pigs. They were doing a lot of squeaking and running around.

There was also the opportunity to have a chat with the big man himself.

Look how big I am Nanna!

We went to watch Andy play in the band and then went to the pub for lunch. I managed to catch this fabulous sunset

All to soon it was time to come home.

A quick unpack and re-pack and we were off to Emma's for Christmas.We went to the Christingle service on Christmas Eve which is always lovely

I'm always relieved when the candle bit is over!

I bought Wills this Tigers hat back from Oz. I think he liked it. He dashed off and found the Tigers ball that Vic had sent him for his birthday.

Christmas Day

Before the kids got up

And after!

As always, Nick did us proud with a fabulous lunch. The table looked lovely.

We finished off with a spectacular pud.

Lovely Abs on her Christmas chair

Phoebe ,looking far too grown up !!

For the last couple of years we've tried to have a get together at the beginning of the year. It's Malcolm's birthday so it's lovely to be all together for that

This year we had a little mini Christmas as well. We all had birthday and Christmas to exchange.

Madelyn was delighted with her Frozen Dolls.

Laughing at Uncle Nick

Abigail became Madelyn's favourite person. She was like a little shadow all day and Aabigail was lovely with her. So patient, reading and just playing with her