Monday, 26 December 2011

The Big Day

We had a delightful Christmas here and I hope you did in your household too. Our wake up call came shortly before 7am with the girls bringing all our stockings to our bed and we opened them there. Let's just say that Santa seems to understand my love and desire for chocolate. No photos yet (I have been too relaxed) but I shall have to take a picture just so you know how much chocolate Santa can fit into a stocking for future reference!

Shortly after digging down to the toes of all the stockings the girls dragged us all downstairs.


The highlight in the gift giving seemed to be...

More Sylvanian Family stuff.

And for Helen it would have to be...


A pogo stick.

No photos of me opening my ice cream machine. You'll have to wait until I produce some actual ice cream. I have the Ben & Jerry's recipe book to guide me. And some eager volunteers for eventual tasting.

Our turkey was fabulous. Not a sentence often used by me, no matter how hard I try. But this year it was everything I hoped for, and then some. The wine was equally delicious. And that immense feeling of satisfaction at the end of the day was unbeatable. The long sleep afterwards was bliss!

Susan
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16 comments:

  1. Sarah26 December 2011 at 17:10

    Glad you had a much deserved and fulfilling Christmas day with your family!

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  2. Catherine26 December 2011 at 17:50

    Looks like you all had a fantastic day, some very happy girls you have there

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  3. Domestic Kat26 December 2011 at 18:17

    Glad you all had a lovely day. Can't wait to see/hear about the results from the ice cream machine.

    kat

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  4. Sarah26 December 2011 at 18:27

    Oooh Ben & Jerrys recipe book? Sounds wonderful... you'll be bringing a fully stocked ice box in june? x

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  5. Fiona @ Poppy Makes26 December 2011 at 20:07

    Sounds like a lovely day :)

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  6. Susan26 December 2011 at 20:09

    Looks like a fun time was had by all! Ice cream - yum!

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  7. Shay26 December 2011 at 20:25

    7 am is a very respectable time for your girls to have woken you. Aren't they thoughtful.

    It amazes me that Santa knows exactly what to bring. Chocolate sounds delightful but Im not sure I could even eat a tiny piece at the moment. Im still stuffed from Christmas Day.

    Glad your turkey was sublime and your wine went down easily. (I had wayyyyyyy too many shots Christmas night and am still feeling a bit sluggish )

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  8. Mrs Flying Blind...26 December 2011 at 20:34

    Yay for perfect Christmas Days xx

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  9. Judith, Belfast26 December 2011 at 22:06

    You didn't just say Ben and Jerry's did you??????????????? I can't believe you'll be able to make your own B&J ice-cream!! I LOOOOOOOOOVE B&J ice-cream - caramel choo choo pleeeeeeese! So glad you and yours had a fab day, and I would expect a turkey cooked in your house to be anything but fabulous!! Jxo

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  10. Katy Cameron27 December 2011 at 00:24

    Woohoo for fab Christmasses and lots of chocolate! The B&J recipe book is fab, although you may need shares in double cream ;o)

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  11. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com27 December 2011 at 01:34

    Looks like kids are the same no matter what continent they live. Our grandson received the sama Pogo stick! Looks like you had some very happy girls there.
    We went to bed by 8:30 last night./..total exhaustion!
    I'm so glad your Christmas was merry!

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  12. Sarah @ FairyFace Designs27 December 2011 at 09:26

    Sounds like your Christmas day was just perfect! Glad the turkey turned out great, mine did too and its a great feeling :-)

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  13. Nicky27 December 2011 at 09:56

    A pogo stick - now that is a blast from the past! Delightful children with delightful reactions - would love to have seen yours!

    Glad you had a great day! Hope there are lots more to come...!

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  14. Annabella27 December 2011 at 11:53

    So glad you and the girls and Himself had a wonderful day - hope you are chilling out now and enjoying your extended time together! x

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  15. Archie The Wonder Dog27 December 2011 at 16:20

    Sounds like a wonderful day - the photo of Emily and her new SF nursery brought a tear to my eye, it's so sweet!

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  16. Cindy27 December 2011 at 16:33

    Looks like you had a fantastic day! I'm so glad :) My bro has the B&J ice crean book and LOVES it. Hope you do too! Have you tried any recipes yet? xx

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