but it seems that as soon as Boxing Day is over, I just want to take down all the decorations and have done with Christmas!
But boy, did we have a great couple of days!
I worked in the ice rink on Christmas eve. It was so nice - all the decorations were up,
the Christmas playlist was on, and everyone was super stoked for the next day.
My sister popped into the ice rink with my nephew to bring me a black forest hot chocolate and a breakfast toasted sandwich, because I'd forgotten to bring lunch :)
After work, I headed home and we got the house ready - there was lots to do, but we somehow managed it by about 9pm, and then we settled down to watch Christmas tv and have dinner. We put the lamb and beef into the slow-cooker, and set the table.
On Christmas morning, sudden realisation hit that I was an adult - instead of bounding down the stairs to rip open my presents, I was more excited to check the slow-cooker!
Woody opened his gorgeous photo that Steph from Quirkilycurious drew for me. Its of our rats, Einstein who died recently, and Freud. It captures their personalities perfectly!
I opened two beautiful dresses, and then had to pick which to wear today,
whilst hubs started cooking...
Then our guests turned up. Here are a few photos from the day... :)
How amazing are these sofa and chair cushions, as well as a beautiful pin board, that my sister made for me?!
Watching Woody with my nephew was so lovely :)
they were best friends straight away!
Absolutely love the Woody onesie that my parents got Woody, and I had to put on the
Breaking Bad one that I won from the amazing company OnePiece!
And my awesome sister got me a Doctor Who festive jumper! Coolest ever!!!
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| Just some of my amazing pressies! |
We had an awesome day and dinner was amazing. Oscar is now 6 months so we let him explore solid foods (Kerri's practicing baby led weaning for anyone who's interested!).
My favourite present from my sister, who hand-made every gift, was this
Doctor Who charm bracelet.
And spoilt - rotten - me got a beautiful Swarovski necklace from Woody :)
Every year, my Mum and her 5 brothers and their respective partners/children all meet up for the family Boxing Day party. This year it was at one of my Uncle's houses - we tend to alternate. Me and Woody are hoping to have the next one :)
It was so lovely, my cousins brought their baby daughter Sienna, and
Oz got to play with her. It was just lovely, as always, to see everyone.
I hope you all had an equally lovely Christmas! I am super excited for
Christmas next year now (which is so unlike me this early on!). Although these past 3 months have been the hardest ever, we've had an amazing year and have lots planned for 2014!! ;)
Saira xo
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