This year's Christmas project is Christmas hats to wear when we have Christmas dinner, as the cracker ones always tears.


This is the boy's favourite project, because it involves glue and cutting paper, generally making a mess.

I must say anything goes with these hats, there are some fabulous psychedelic Rudolph's and Santa Claus from Luke, and girly pompoms from me of course.

We will be all wearing all our finery come Christmas lunch with pride, as Sebastian is demonstrating.

Merry Christmas. xx

One of the most important dates in December: The day we get the Christmas tree out, it means the Christmas period has started in our household and the countdown until the big man arrives has started.


Great excitement in our house and anything goes. As I decorate the room, the boys attend to the tree at least three times we have to take the decors down because we have forgotten the tinsel or we need space for baubles. Deep breaths, it is only once a year!!!!!

Amongst the fine glittering decorations are the most highly treasured decorations, the handmade ones.

Of course the true highlight of the whole experience is the ceremonial turning on the lights, and deciding on the light sequence. Cheers and applause abound, no celebrities required, we have our own little stars.