Saturday, December 27, 2008

Happy Christmas to All

Wishing you the happiest and merriest of Christmases in 2008! Is it me or does it seem that as the children grow older the days leading up to the holiday get shorter and go much faster! It feels as though we're on a roller coaster! Here's hoping that your holiday was filled with love and laughter, family and friends.

We're fortunate to have Alan's mammy and sisters with us during the holidays! The children will be lost when the return to Ireland. They love having their Nana B and Aunties at home to play with (not to mention the sweets they're able to finagle!). Here we are enjoying a proper Irish breakfast on Christmas morning!
And nothing tops off the breakfast better than a sticky, sweet tea cake with our morning cup of tea. Fionn likes to save the marshmallow above his lip for later.

Both Kit and Fionn received their festive hats from their cousins in England. Thank you Alannah...they didn't want to take them off! They became part of their Christmas outfits.

I must say that having children has helped me to re-discover the magic of the season. There's nothing I enjoyed more than having time with my family and seeing the expression on my children's face when they discovered that Santa had indeed been to our home and left more than just coal (which had been threatened a couple of times in the weeks leading up to Thursday!)
Wishing you all the best for the season and a wonderful New Year!




7 comments:

Terri said...

It looks like the kids had a ball. Love their new hats. Enjoy the rest of the visit with Nana B and the Aunties.

Judi said...

Hope your chaos was as much fun as ours. We really had fun. Family is what Christmas is all about!
Here's hoping 2009 is a great one for you all!
Aunt Judi

Amanda said...

Oh, so cute! Looks like Santa was good to you.

Finn is such the little handsome man...not a little baby anymore!

Happy New Year!

Jeff and Leadon said...

Too cute. I am glad they are enjoying their time their Granny and Aunties. Have a great Holiday season. Congrats on your third bun. I am happy for you both. Thinking of you all. The Murrys

Michelle and Jack said...

Roller coaster it was!!!

Glad to be "on the ride" with you guys!

Daniel & Jennifer said...

What a wonderful Christmas you all had! Hope you have a wonderful New Year!!

auntie.k said...

New years wishes to you all, just to say thank you all for a great christmas and it was lovely to spend the holidays with you all, and sure we got some great stories to bring home with us and many great memories.
love nana B, auntie k & D