Saturday 7 January 2012

Merry Merry!!


We opened stockings and had Santa gifts before church!! At least they are happy!


Ollie with the Legoman torch (flashlight for you yanks!) . He loves it!!


The cuteness of sitting baby Ella is great. She got several really fun toys and was equally excited with the wrapping paper!


Ella's happy! Somehow I convinced the kids that Santa sometimes comes into your attic and recycles toys for younger brothers and sisters because they don't need 2 giant rocking toys, for example. They bought it, so weren't worried that Santa gave Ella a toy we already had in the attic!


The full legoman invasion. Tell me I am a cool mom. He also got a note from Santa that said if he started to dismember the legomen, that mommy would have to take the away. He has not removed one body part. Well done me!


She has played with it maybe 2 times, but she has her Barbie.


Christmas Eve Arab chidren. Katya was unsure of the coolness...


Being reverent for the Christmas Eve program. They are certainly sweet!!!


In bed before 11 and not up unitl after 8am Christmas morning. It was all ready for them!!!!

And a Happy New Year...

With Nanny and Grandad at Baddesley Clinton for a brisk winter walk!


Lovely moated Baddesley Clinton...


Cute superimposed children, not really, but it kind of looks like it!


Swinging in the new year. How cute are those two?


We love this swing/see-saw, sometimes even Daddy and Grandad have a go!


New Year's Eve ice cream sundaes. Notice Oliver's love of his new pajama bottoms. He wants to wear them whenever he is home, despite the time of day!

Hope you all had a happy one!!!