Tag: Christmas

The First Christmas

The First Christmas

It was never going to be easy, we tried our hardest to try not to think about what was in front of us. A lot of December I spent wishing it away completely, as I really didn’t want it here. But there was no stopping 

Handmade Christmas

Handmade Christmas

We have been really busy the last few weeks, making handmade things for Christmas. I have been desperate to blog about it all but most of it has been made for Baba and is for presents for everyone on Christmas day so most things can’t 

Christmas Cards

Christmas Cards

Christmas Cards are a minefield every year in this house, do we make them, do we buy them. Once we have decided that is one of the parts of Christmas that I do enjoy. Sitting down a couple of nights in a row, writing them, 

It’s Beginning To Look Like Christmas…

It’s Beginning To Look Like Christmas…

Christmas is coming in our house, Baba has been asking for the Christmas tree to be put up since last week due to Nanny putting hers up when he went to stay. So as soon as the first of December hit we knew we wouldn’t 

Rhianna Lily’s Christmas

Rhianna Lily’s Christmas

This Christmas we wanted something really special for Rhianna Lily, something that was just for her. A tribute in a way. We all wanted something to have for her, something that was special and beautiful for us to see everyday. My sister brought Baba a 

Christmas Is Coming

Christmas Is Coming

And there is no cheer! Today has been a really really hard day, tomorrow is the first day of December, and it hit like a bolt of lightning. Usually we are getting all excited, and are all in the Christmas flow, going out shopping, and 

Christmas Planning

Christmas Planning

Christmas is fast approaching, and every year our list of presents that have to be delivered seems to grow. Not many years ago we would be able to do this all with a few preplanned visits to friends and family, the exchanging of presents would 

The C Word…

The C Word…

So we have broken the seal and mentioned the C word in our house… Yes that is right we have already started getting a few bits and bobs for Christmas! Don’t all run away and hide! I know a little early, but this year we 

Day 6/366 6th January 2012

Day 6/366 6th January 2012

Our Christmas present from Baba is finally growing! There is a small bit of life in there!  

The Last Few Weeks

The Last Few Weeks

So Christmas has been and gone we are now in the throes of trying to find places for new toys, and all the new presents that Baba got, and he got a lot. Our lounge is completely full, and there literally isn’t space for anything