Christmas

Tish was back to work on 23rd with the first of four night shifts which is a bit of a pain - although she is not working Christmas night which is good.
Christmas Eve is Grandma's birthday - but this year we had all gone out for lunch on the 23rd so Tish could sleep on the 24th

Hamish yawned just as we took the picture...
Unfortunately the plan failed and Tish managed just two hours sleep so rather than lie in bed we went for a walk along the beach

After their shower on Christmas Eve the children are always allowed to open one present...

....a set of new PJ's each

before they get everything ready for Santa

carrots, mince pies and juice (cos you mustn't drink and drive EVEN a sleigh)

They were all tucked up in bed and fast asleep before 9pm which isn't bad. This gave Tish enough time to get ready for work

Before I went to bed expecting a short night!
I was not to be disappointed as the first stirrings were at 0225 when Hamish came through and asked if it was time to get up! They held off until about 6ish but then they were allowed to open their stockings.
Tish was met on the drive at 0745 by three very excited children so we let them loose on the rest

Its amazing how quick things are opened and scattered around the house...
After breakfast and a few piccies

Tish got into the act before heading for bed

She got up for lunch before returning to bed for a couple more hours sleep, this time with Cameron..

to say WWIII had broken out between Cameron and his own shadow would not have been much of an exaggeration so he was persuaded that in order to survive until 26th he might have a little rest.
Will post pictures of Xmas tea tomorrow.
Hope everyone has a happy Christmas.
Love to all back in UK hope the weather is not being too unkind.