A new year

 Happy new year everyone. I was debating about stopping blogging as so many have but part of me still likes the continuity of it and it is a nice diary of happenings! I am sad that it is now really expensive to print them out as I have loved doing that each year. So our house is very quiet now as our Perth family went home last Sunday. I must admit I am missing them but not the washing and cooking etc! Here are a few pictures of our last few days together.

Thought I would share my secret Santa gifts from this Christmas. I embroidered this little bag and decoration for the Wednesday afternoon girls. The Santa cushion was for Fiona and the trees were part of my gift for the Wednesday night girls, The little stitched basket was for the Friday night girls. I added a Christmas plate and some chocolates to some of the gifts.

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I am cross stitching at the moment and have made a little progress recently. Not much stitching achieved over the Christmas period.

Christmas

 Just in time before the new year to post our Christmas this year. It has been busy and tiring but lovely to have all the family here for Christmas. The kids even came to a church service with us which was a delight for us. They weren't that impressed. 

More parties

 Life is very hectic at the moment as we have the Perth family visiting and there has been much cooking and Christmas preparations to do. It is quiet at the moment so a chance to catch up a bit. The Friday night girls had a wonderful high tea at the Marion. Great food, company and gifts.

The Wednesday afternoon ladies celebrated too. Mainly gift pictures!

My Thursday group had a great lunch together last week.

Another highlight was the kids coming to church last week.