Sunday, 25 December 2011
HAPPY CHRISTMAS 2011
Wishing all our wonderful friends, family and readers a very Merry Christmas and we hope you have a fantastic day.
Saturday, 24 December 2011
New family tradition....
Ice skating at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton on Christmas Eve.
This was our first time skating as a family and for the first 15 mins it wasn't the idillic acitivy I thought it would be more bambies on ice. Thankfully Daisy got to grip with it quite quickly but gees Samuel suddenly developed the ability not being able to stand and I felt every muscle in my body as I held him up to skate round. Finally we got hold of a penguin to assist him (and save my muscles). By the end Daisy and Daddy were managing to go round on their own.
Afterwards we went to Aunty Debby's and Uncle Keith's for a visit from Father Christmas.
This was our first time skating as a family and for the first 15 mins it wasn't the idillic acitivy I thought it would be more bambies on ice. Thankfully Daisy got to grip with it quite quickly but gees Samuel suddenly developed the ability not being able to stand and I felt every muscle in my body as I held him up to skate round. Finally we got hold of a penguin to assist him (and save my muscles). By the end Daisy and Daddy were managing to go round on their own.
Afterwards we went to Aunty Debby's and Uncle Keith's for a visit from Father Christmas.
Friday, 23 December 2011
Calm before the storm
Today was Daddy's last day at work, the little people got taken off to the Santa express at Bluebell Railway by Grandad and Nanny Anne whilst I stayed home and did housework and the last minute prep for Christmas.
Whilst the little people were out they received a parcel from our lovely friend Sylvia who lives in America. I can confirm there were screams of delight when this parcel was opened. Daisy received a very sparkly pair of pink trainers which she loved and went straight on to her feet and she announced 'Mum, look they are a perfect fit, these are the best present ever' and Samuel recieved a very grown up present of a station masters watch on a chain, he nearly fell over when he saw what it was and anyone that goes near it 'Be careful that is a very precious train watch' - thank you so much Sylvia you could not have picked more perfect presents for them both.
Our friends Emma and Mark then came over for a curry and catch up as we haven't seen them for ages.
Nice chilled and productive day!
Whilst the little people were out they received a parcel from our lovely friend Sylvia who lives in America. I can confirm there were screams of delight when this parcel was opened. Daisy received a very sparkly pair of pink trainers which she loved and went straight on to her feet and she announced 'Mum, look they are a perfect fit, these are the best present ever' and Samuel recieved a very grown up present of a station masters watch on a chain, he nearly fell over when he saw what it was and anyone that goes near it 'Be careful that is a very precious train watch' - thank you so much Sylvia you could not have picked more perfect presents for them both.
Our friends Emma and Mark then came over for a curry and catch up as we haven't seen them for ages.
Nice chilled and productive day!
Thursday, 22 December 2011
Baking in the Parker household
Today we made Gingerbread cookies and Samuel made his mince pies for the boy's Christmas day competition. I measure out the ingrediants and I am proud to say he did all the rest himself, unfortunately the pastry was very crumbly and I think more of the mince meat went in his mouth than the actual pies.
The gingerbread cookies were really fun to make as I could just let them get on with it and cut out their own cookies although the mess it created took longer to clean up than the actual activity.
The Nutcracker
This evening I took Daisy to her first ballet The Nutcracker at The Dome, Brighton. It was a modern version not quite what we were expecting but she enjoyed it.
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Burning the Clocks
Burning the Clocks was created in 1995 as a way to celebrate the festive season by Samesky. The winter solstice offered an alternative to Christmas, and a theme of time that forms the parade each year. The event has quickly became a much-loved part of the Brighton winter calendar and this year http://www.teacupsandtiaras.co.uk/ was a supporter of the event. As part of this the little people got to wear costumes and help lead the parade through Brighton. I have never seen crowds so deep (not even for the children's parade) and so many people were taking photos - I wish I had done my hair and make up!
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