So here it is, Merry Christmas...

Joe & Breda singing

Opening presents

Joe & Niamh in the Wigwam

Conor & Liz having a dance

We had a whirlwind Christmas tour of Somerset and Wiltshire. Straight down to see Breda's new house in Frome: it's a beautiful cottage with a really homely feel, great views and a garden with a fishpond. Joe had great fun exploring the garden and getting thoroughly wet and filthy. On Christmas Eve we had a lovely long lunch in Frome's finest eatery and explored Frome's microbrewery, indulging in a beer called 'Beer' and something strong called Elderberry Fizz. Sylvie kept us all smiling with her constant smiles and gurgles.

Christmas day was spent in the spacious glory of Conor and Liz's posh townhouse on the other side of Frome. We had a traditional Christmas lunch of spoked salmon, Thai curry and endless puddings. We were all spoilt with presents (despite Niamh and I apparently not doing Christmas presents this year) and had a great day.

Boxing day, off to Gordon & Phyllis for our first visit to their new home - just fantastic. Really light and bright, loads of room, great garden, in a lovely quiet area on the edge of the lovely village of Bromham. Again Joe loved running around and Sylvie was all smiles.

We had to take Astro on this trip as she broke her leg last week, had surgery to put a metal plate in her leg and has to stay in a cage for 4 weeks to rest it. So not only did we have 2 adults and 2 kids plus all the trappings, but we had Astro in a box and her cage on the roof of the car. What we go through!

Will add some pictures when I can. Hope you've had a lovely Christmas.

Next we have Niamh's birthday (Dec 29th) with Sam & Paul & Siun then hopefully a very quiet New Year!