Well here it is…Christmas Eve. I have Nine Lessons and Carols on as I type, ‘Once in Royal David’s City’…
This won’t be a long post. I haven’t time to write it really, and I’m sure you won’t have time to read! I just wanted to share a few photos and thoughts before the big day. The snow has mostly gone now, but it has been beautiful…
Higgins has loved his walks, it might be cold but he’s not wading through mud…
I finished the last bit of pre-Christmas preparation a little while ago and iced the Christmas cake. It was a little problematic as my eggs were bigger than Delia’s and my royal icing was rather sloppy, even after flinging in the last dregs of all the icing sugar in the house. I spent quite a while scooping up what was running down the sides and returning it to the top until it started to set. Not my finest acheivement, visually, but I don’t suppose it will affect the taste!
There something familiar about a small figure dressed in red surrounded by snow don’t you think?
It only remains to say, have a very Merry Christmas all you lovely people out there in Blogland, the ones who have faithfully left the comments which mean so much and to the other readers I haven’t met yet, maybe next year? It’s been such fun to meet you on line, and also in real life, lots of love from Higgins and me xxx
P.S. I have some photos borrowed from my sister which made me laugh so much I can’t resist passing them on to all for a Christmas giggle…
…and finally…
(no Higgins…I tried, he ate the hat!)
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I think your cake looks lovely!! Have the most wonderful Christmas and I look forward to more of your lovely blog in 2011 xx
PS I hope Higgins gets lots of treats!
Happy Christmas to you and yours Penny!
And that includes Higgins, who has lifted my spirits so much this year when I read your blog; he deserves a special cuddle!
I’m listening to King’s* too, as I prepare sauces and stuffings. Now about to decorate the cake with marzi’ and glace fruits.
Love
Celia
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* Not sure about some of the old words to new tunes but there was one new piece that was just gorgeous!!
Love from my lot to Higgins, and from me too – I feel a special bond with another short-legged being….. Have a very happy Christmas! x
Hello Penny
Wishing you and Tim an amazingly happy Christmas, hope you have a lovely time and that Higgins doesn’t have too many mud puddles to avoid xxx
Wishing you and your family a ‘Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year’ Love your snow scene photo’s and the lovely Higgins.
Those furry santas are smiling!
Merry Christmas!
Jane x
Hope you are having a lovely day Penny, love to you and the wonderful Higgins and all your family and friends.
Carol xx
Merry Christmas Penny! I hope you had an amazing day with lots of family love happening!
YOur tree pictures took my breath away… they are stunning… beautiful trees, beautiful pics as usual,
have a happy new year!
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Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that everyone managed to get home !
Your cake is beautiful with very convincing snow drifts . I expect it was every bit as delicious as it looks .
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Wishing you and your family a wonderful 2011.
Carol xx