30th December

 Spending her Christmas money on nails!

29th December

 Bike rides on the new bike!

28th December

More baking, bike rides and relaxing!

27th December

 Eventually got the blackberry gin sorted! 

26th December

 Oliver was desperate to try out his new chef outfit!

25th December

 Christmas Day and food served!

24th December

 Christmas Eve pj’s and family photo! 

23rd December

 Annual Fenwick’s window trip! 

22nd December

Christmas baking already!

21st December

 A slightly sneaky post today as two photos included. Both girls returned from school with certificates. Jessica received a School Values Award (apparently only one given out to each year group). Maisie got the most points in her class. Very proud of both of them!

20th December

We managed to have a trip into Newcastle for some last few presents!

 

19th December

An angel but minus the tinsel as he couldn’t tolerate it!

18th December

 An unexpected visit from Santa!

17th December

A trip to watch the bellringers!

 

16th December

When the helpers at the Beaver sleepover are dirtier than the Beavers!

15th December

 Festive flowers!

14th December

 Jessica’s thoughts on tasting an onion bhaji!

13th December

Jessica is enjoying her daily chocolate too!

12th December

Maisie’s Band concert today! No photos of her playing keyboard because of other children in the way.

11th December

 Winning at Jenga!

10th December

Christmas has eventually arrived in the Douglas home!

9th December

Work Christmas party for Mummy, although missing one person!

8th December

Winnie chasing Maisie on her bike on way to school!

7th December

 Winnie resting her head! 

6th December

Loving the daily chocolate countdown!

5th December

 Jessica is loving being back at gymnastics! 

4th December

 Checking out the (fake) presents under the tree at swimming!

3rd December

 A snowy walk to get some food for Sunday dinner!

2nd December

 Christmas wreath making with friends to celebrate Mummy’s birthday!

1st December

 Unexpected snow this morning! 

30th November

 Oliver entertaining himself while Daddy works!

29th November

 A now rare moment of twinning in the bath! 

28th November

Jessica has patiently waited for the November birthdays to be over before she started to put up her decorations! 

27th November

 Birthday cake and coffee with a friend!

26th November

Oliver helping to decorate the Sunday School tree today!

25th November

Beautiful birthday flowers for Mummy after a lovely and busy day!

24th November

Maisie has birthday money to spend!

23rd November

A class trip to Stephenson Railway Museum and to see Santa! 

22nd November

Our walk was a swim this morning. Even the hiking boots were soaked through!

21st November

PE Club with Daddy while Mummy is in Leeds!

20th November

Happy Birthday to Maisie and Oliver! Our 10th replica of the first photo.

19th November

A small gathering for Maisie and Oliver’s 10th birthday tomorrow. Cousins, family and a few school friends.

18th November

Afternoon Tea for two for Mark’s 50th present, before a trip to the City Hall. Our first date in a very long time.

17th November

Ignoring the spelling, Oliver was Star of the Week!

16th November

An early visit from Pudesy!

15th November

Snoring!

14th November

When the history lesson is just too much fun!

13th November

Maisie’s hair demands are getting greater each day!

12th November

Remembrance Day Parade. All three in their uniform but a lack of photos!