The tree's up!

Our little friend Kitty helped decorate the Christmas Tree this weekend, and everyone who pitched in did a great job. We thought we'd go for "understated chic" this year (not!)... After growing up with a white and silver artificial tree (you must forgive, it wasn't my choice and it WAS the 1970's!), and Tim a more tasteful green but still artificial tree, we both insist on a real tree, always. It smells divine. Looks the business. And, well, it's Christmas isn't it?

But hang on a minute, who's that in the picture trying to steal the tree's golden moment? It's Lucy the cat, more about her in a minute...well, after this weekend we are really in the festive spirit. We baked our first batch of mince pies and had home warmed (that's no ordinary mulled wine, it's M&S mulled wine!) okay so we cheated but only on that bit. Ten more days at work then that's it, off for a full fortnight, phew! After 6 months off this has been a long haul! Bring it on...