First Christmas Lunch

Just before we jetted off to Germany for our December Holiday, we had a pre-"Christmas" lunch with Bradley's family here at home. 

A great afternoon, just relaxing chatting and catching up... minus the usual Christmas Lunch preparations stress!  We've seriously talked and discussed the possibility of moving "the Lunch" to an earlier date (when the shops are still stocked and haven't pushed their prices up yet!) and then just spending the actual Christmas day together, maybe even plan an outing!

Wonder if that idea will ever really take off (doubt it), guess we all really a suckers for traditions, so we'll just take pressure of all that cooking, just as it's always been!

Cheers! 

Starter crayfish and roasted peppers stuffed with anchovy, olive and herb paste... Yummy!

Mains with Gammon, Lamb, Couscous salad, Beetroot salad, Cucumber & pomegranate salad and roast baby potatoes with crème fraiche

Summer Fun = Just add Water

Happy Holidays

Yip, the time has come... we're off on to visit my Mommy & Matty in Germany! 

Looking forward to some snow (we put an order in for Sunday) and the Markets, Christmas Eve Dinner and seeing the kids faces on Christmas morning.  I also wouldn't mind some pretzels, wine, cheese and a good game of "Siedler von Cataan".

Even though there hasn't been much activity on the blog in the run up to the holiday, there's plenty to look forward to when we get back, such as:

Sophia's (long overdue) Birthday Party post

Christopher's Horse Show (yes, another one)

Renovation updates

The impending flight/journey with two kids to Germany 

and of course Holiday Pics!

a small section of the Christmas Market in Stuttgart

Wishing Everyone a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a safe Silly Season.

See ya'll in the New Year!

Much Love,