Eugene makes a Christmas call

We still miss Eugene, but he popped in to see us on his way to his grandmas for Christmas. We had a little prezzie waiting for him under the tree. He is happy with Izod and Jenny, but when he's here it feels like he is still our dog.

Bert is feeling a little low today. I think his eyes are getting much worse. He wasn't really that happy to be reunited with Eugine.

Advent adventures

Kit's creativity is blooming on the new iPad.





















We visited a lovely cafe/vintage shop/craft workshop in Burnley today while christmas shopping. How refreshing, if things keep up this way, we won't have to move to Yorkshire.

Kitty has been helping our friend Fran make Christmas cakes.

A few jingle bells and a bit of green felt, turned Kits halloween cat costume into a 'Christmas cat' (!) costume for the nursery Christmas party.

The polar bear and the reindeer

Tonight was the last of our Christmas events in town. Despite the fact that it rained all evening and we all got drenched, it all went well and we had a good turn out. Kit and daddy came along for a while. We all liked the polar bear and the reindeer best.

I can finally start to relax and enjoy Christmas now all of our big events are over. Few.

Letter to Santa

For those of you needing translation, it request:

Little Lego (as opposed to Duplo - which is "for babies")

Makeup (!!)

Ollyvon* clothes

*Ollyvon is Kitty's favourite doll.

The three kings

The parents have all been asked to contribute to a homemade nativity at nursery. We were allocated the task of making the three kings. We have become quite attached to these little pipe cleaner guys but today was the day to hand them over to nursery. God speed three kings, don't forget to feed the camel.

kit also helped me set up the nativity scene in the town centre this weekend.

Two down, one more to go

With two Christmas lights switch-ons this week, as well as several very late nights working on preparations we are all feeling very tired. But tonight's event was a particularly rewarding one as so many people came and enjoyed the show. With Peppa Pig as the special guest, I think we certainly made a couple of thousand children very happy tonight. Kitty, of course got a special VIP pass to come back stage with mummy and meet Peppa face to face, but to be honest I think the opportunity was wasted on her. She certainly isn't a celebrity chaser and was less than impressed.

Also this week was my birthday. Getting old now, but decided not to worry about it. Just happy to be healthy and here. Got lots of really lovely presents and cards - thanks everyone, especially Peahead and Kitty who got me a fab iPad. Xx

New shoes

Kitty has had a bit of a growth spurt recently and I noticed that her favourite boots were getting a bit tight at the toe. So, this morning we went to the shoe shop early and she picked some really smart new ones.

A visit to the park followed.

I love the fact that we still have a few flowers in the garden, despite the fact that it's November.