Christmas at Eden

Oh I was so smug thinking that the dreaded lurgy had passed me by, only to succumb to it on Friday evening! It came with avengence not just to me but to Lily too. I had visions of spending Christmas in bed but luckily things are improving for both of us although I do resemble Rudolph with my red nose lol. I decided that some fresh air and a change of scenery was needed so we headed off to Eden so Jodie and her friend could ice skate and we could mooch around the Christmas market.

The ice rink is in the dome in front of the biomes.

This is a huge (see the people standing next to it!) tree made of fabric.

And while they skated we watched a robin singing and Lily duly told him that she had been good, (this was done so that the robin would pass the message on to Santa). You'll have to click on the picture to see the robin.

We saw Santa waving from the top of the biome.

You may see him if you click on the pic!

Lily made a decoration, which she thoroughly enjoyed doing not having used felt tips before.

And then decorated a cookie.

She didn't fancy eating it though!

We had to come away before it got dark as it was cold but I managed to take a few photos, from the top of the hill, as the lights came on.

If my mum was still with us it would've been her 78th birthday yesterday hence the need to get out of the house, she loved ice skating so this was an appropriate way to celebrate for her.

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I received a parcel on Saturday morning, which was just what I needed to cheer me up after being up most of the night with Lily. It was my December shabbychiccafe swap from Viv. Look how lovely it was all wrapped up in gorgeous ribbons.

And inside there was a fabric covered address book and a tissue case both made with gorgeous fabric. Along with some chocolate scented tea lights, my favourite Belgium chocolates and a lovely handmade card. Thankyou Viv it's a lovely swap, very much appreciated. (The address book is strategically placed so you can't see how many chocs I had scoffed before I took the photo!)

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I cannot believe it is now less than 2 days to go!

Today I have to go shopping for veg and cheese, deliver presents, drink Lemsip, wrap more presents, make Nigella's chocolate fruit cake and make some mince pies. Which leaves Christmas eve for cooking ham, sausage rolls, preparing veg doing housework and going to the Christingle service. Then I can relax, well after I've cooked Christmas dinner that is! And before you start thinking that I have all these daughters to help me, it's a myth, at least it is in this house:)

I hope you all have a really wonderful Christmas, get chance to relax a bit and receive lots of lovely presents.