Category: Life

Christmas morning started with Rosie having a snooze under the Christmas tree. I was up around 4am and watched youtube while drinking Christmas Tea until everyone else was up.

Do you like my Christmas jammies? It’s the first time I’ve ever bought any for myself.

I was also sporting some festive nails.

Around 8am Christy made an appearance. We then had to wait for Kevin to get back, as he’d taken the pups on a walk.

Finally, it was time for the present opening to begin.

We took turns getting things out of our stockings. It’s the first year Kevin & I have had stockings and even though I’d bought everything for myself, it was still fun getting little gifts (many of which I’d actually forgotten about).

My big present from Kevin was a new kettle. And oh, how I love it.

The pups got Christmas kisses….

and some new toys….

Nan, Pop and Granny came over about 9.30am and we opened some more presents before having breakfast. This year we had a change from French Toast and enjoyed crossiants, cheese omelets and fresh fruit.

After cleaning up, it was time to get ready for Christmas lunch.

Due to vlogmas, I somehow managed to get only three photos from lunch!!!! Guess you’ll have to watch the video if you’d like to see more.

Our guests left around 6pm and we relaxed, happy and somewhat relieved it was all over.

As usual we celebrated Christmas Eve with the Powells & Nan & Pop. But Bailey made a new friend when some old family friends called by to visit Nan.

It was a very casual and relaxed afternoon/evening.

Amy & Sarah had fun dressing up Erica and photographing her.

They then put all the photos together. She looks like a proper model and much too grown up. I thought Amy & Sarah did a great job with the styling and photography.

Nan had some quality cuddle time with Rosie.

Since I was doing vlogmas I didn’t get as many photographs as normal but I did manage to get one with Leanne, which we always do.

There was plenty of yummy food.

Alyssa & Christy braved the cooler weather and had a swim.

And, of course, there were presents to be opened.

And what a treat – the sky was amazing this evening.

Lastly, after our friends had left, my final step of the evening was putting out the box of quality street chocolates.

They “almost” look too good to eat :-).

I have been celebrating with friends on Christmas Eve ever since I was a child. Do you do anything special on Christmas Eve? Any traditions you partake in?

If you’d like to see more of our day please check out the video.

Enjoy our new seasonal favourite – peppermint bark milkshakes….

Nighttime stroll to see the Christmas lights…this year it was windy and sprinkling.

Wrapping presents. I was lucky and Amy did the bulk of the wrapping this year :-).