Christmas Day

Christmas Day and it feels as if its going to be a warm one.
Its been forecast to reach 34C today.



We were up early to discover that Santa had been and left lots of presents. That really was the time but Alex slept through until 7.00.



Santa even had time to leave a 'thank-you' note for Alex.



Poor Alex had to wait until everyone else arrived before he would be allowed to open presents.



And he waited...................



Finally we were all assembled...............



....... and the present opening got under way.



Lots of wrapping paper everywhere and two very excited little boys.







Special jelly desert for Alex and Ben.



Taking the last of the meat from the Webber.







Loads of food and another lovely day.

Christmas Eve.

This photo was taken a couple of weeks ago when the tree had been decorated and the boys were starting to get excited about Christmas.



Christmas Eve and the boys have put out a huge sack for their presents.



I hope that they wont be disappointed.



Alex has dictated a letter to Santa, signed it for himself and Ben and left it with a bottle of beer, a carrot and mince tarts, on the coffee table.



A local tradition is that the streets are lined with cut down milk cartons, housing lit candles, to form a flight path to guide Santa and his team to a safe landing spot. Thats Graham with Alex and Ben walking down the road to see how the preparations are going.



The long walk back and its time to start lighting the candles.



Santa has landed and is coming down the street, complete with his Elves and a police escort.



Alex has just been given lots of lollies from Santa.





Santa is still following the flight path.



One of Beckys special photos.


Looking back up towards our house where Di and Graham are sitting to watch the parade go by.
Quite a late night for the boys. Alex stayed over night but would have to wait until everyone arrived to open presents on Christmas Day.