What a lovely week I've had so far. The perfect start on Monday evening was Sadie's Nativity concert, she was an angel, it was gorgeous, and I cried as always, it's been a while, as my boys are 14 and 16 now. Lordy, how I'm going to treasure these times as they won't be happening again, until I'm a granny, I'm in no rush for that!
 |
| Christmas angel |
 |
| Nativity |
I spent most of my birthday preparing party food for the evening, which took 3 times as long as it should as my cooker is on the blink. :( How I need a range type) Hint hint!
Drinks were had on Tuesday eve, with my husband and kids, my mum and my brother and his girlfriend, I have been suffering ever since, I went to bed at midnight, Ben went at 5am! He should never get the guitar out! I've had the most awful hangover since, and have no idea why, bad batch of wine maybe? I didn't mix my drinks or even drink that much more than usual quota? Maybe I'm coming down with something? PLEASE not just before Xmas, I was ill last year and it ruins the festivities :(
Gratefully received Pressies this year:
Husband ~perfume
Mum~more perfume
Boys~ Love lettered blocks, and a great tin for storage containing shortbread( A marked improvement on last years sieve)
Gorgeous bunch of lilies form brother and girlfriend.
My friend J bought me a beautiful perfume bottle.
K and P a Lotto ticket, which unfortunately I didn't win!
I have been painting a large oil portrait for a friend ,of herself nude, which had it's unveiling on Wednesday night over a couple of glasses of wine, she was well pleased, which I was relieved about!
Ben took a couple of days off work so we could get on with finishing Xmas shopping etc, and we went for a nice Chinese lunch yesterday.
We are celebrating again tomorrow night with friends, which means copious amounts of booze and good music . I am cooking Chilli the day before, as will taste better, as it matures overnight, with home made garlic bread, and coleslaw and rice. Dessert will be Tarte Tatin, followed by a nice cheeseboard.
To solve my problem with not being able to cook enough stuff in my oven , I have bought a small rotisserie, which will be a godsend over the Xmas period, especially when I'm doing a roast, as can cook a joint and potatoes in that which will free up cooker for other stuff.
Must say I'm glad that I'm going out for for Xmas lunch this year, will be great not having to cook all day! ~My Mum's treating us, then we can come home have some nice cheeses, drinks and relax.
I'm loving all the decorations this year, I can never stop buying them, I LOVE them! I am especially pleased with my dresser which is displaying some lovely Christmas stuff, some of it very old, inherited from my grandmother. The ruby red Poinsettia just looks stunning! I'm loving cosy evenings in, candles lit, fairy lights twinkling fairy lights....
 |
| Decorating the tree |
 |
| The snug |
All we need now is lots of snow, complete with cheesy Michael Buble Christmas album...sigh....
Hope your all enjoying your Christmas preparations! xx
Sounds like a fantastic birthday Jen. Your house looks gorgeous. I love your Christmas tree and your daughter is so sweet. Wishing you all a fabulous Christmas! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrea, You too :) xx
ReplyDelete